Urology
Area of medical practice that treats health conditions of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract - also manages male reproductive health conditions
Procedures:
Surgery using a specialised tube to look inside the bladder. A tumour or other growth (cancerous or non-cancerous) is removed by cutting, heat or laser.
A procedure using a specialised tube to look inside the bladder and the lower urinary tract. This may involve widening of the tract. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
A procedure where a flexible tube with a camera is used to look at the inside of the bladder. A sample of abnormal or unusual tissue is removed for testing.
A regular procedure that helps filter the blood when the kidneys are not working correctly. There are two types - haemodialysis where a machine is used, or peritoneal dialysis where the lining of the abdomen is used.
A procedure using a laser to reduce the size of the prostate. At the same time, a specialised tube may be used to look inside the bladder or the urinary tract.
Surgery to cut one or both tubes that carry sperm from the testicles. It is done to prevent future pregnancies.
Surgery to remove part of the kidney. This is usually performed to treat conditions such as cancer.
Surgery using a specialised tube and heat to remove part of the prostate. Usually to relieve a blockage. The most common procedure is TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate).
Surgery to remove the kidney. This is usually performed to treat conditions such as cancer.
A procedure using a specialised tube to remove or break down two or more stones in the body. The procedure can be combined with items such as imaging or insertion of stents. It is often done as a staged procedure and may need to be repeated several times.
Surgery to remove the whole prostate. This is usually performed to treat conditions such as cancer. The surgeon rebuilds the base of the bladder.
Surgery to remove the whole prostate and lymph nodes of the pelvis. This is usually performed to treat conditions such as cancer. The surgeon rebuilds the base of the bladder.
A procedure using a needle to take samples of the prostate for testing (biopsy). An ultrasound guides the needle, which passes through the skin between the legs.
A procedure using a needle to take samples of the prostate for testing (biopsy). An ultrasound guides the needle, which passes through the rectum.
A procedure using radio waves to reduce the size of the prostate. A specialised tube may be used to look inside the bladder or the urinary tract.
A procedure using a laser to reduce the size of the prostate. A specialised tube may be used to look inside the bladder or the urinary tract.
Services:
An ultrasound scan of the urinary tract. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
An ultrasound scan of the bladder. The scan was not requested by another medical practitioner.
A procedure using ultrasound (duplex scanning) to look at and measure how blood moves through blood vessels of the penis (cavernosal artery). This is to help diagnose problems with maintaining an erection (impotence).
An ultrasound scan of the prostate, base of bladder and lower urinary tract (urethra).
An ultrasound scan of the prostate, base of bladder and lower urinary tract (urethra).
Tests to help diagnose problems with the urinary system (urine flow study, peak urine flow).
A procedure to measure pressure in the bladder (cystometrography), as well as an ultrasound of one or more parts of the urinary tract. This is to check the size of the bladder and how well it is working.
A procedure to measure pressure in the bladder (cystometrography) as well as using an X ray (cystourethrography) to check how well it is working.
A follow-up appointment with a specialist at their rooms or in-hospital. The specialist may provide additional services which may have their own costs.
The first appointment with a specialist at their rooms.
A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 3 other medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a patient with cancer, The meeting is 10 minutes or longer.
A meeting with a GP or specialist and at least 4 medical professionals and allied health providers. The meeting is to develop a treatment plan for a person with cancer, and is 10 minutes or longer.
The first appointment with a specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a specialist for a specific condition and/or course of treatment. The appointment is by telehealth and is longer than 5 minutes.
A follow up appointment with a specialist. The appointment is by telehealth and is for more than 5 minutes.
A procedure using a specialised tube to look inside the bladder and the lower urinary tract. This may involve widening of the tract. The procedure is performed either in-hospital or at the specialist's room.
A procedure to insert a hormone or tissue into the body through vein using a thin tube (cannula).
Injection of an anaesthetic into one or more nerves around the thigh and genital area (ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric, genitofemoral).
Injection of an anaesthetic into one or more nerves around the genital area (pudendal, dorsal).
Surgery to remove a swelling (hydrocele) caused by fluid around the testicle/s.
A procedure using electrodes and an electrical device on nerves. This is done by a doctor to help with bladder problems of urine flow and storage.
Initial treatment for an overactive bladder by a specialist using low dose electrical stimulation of a nerve located in the ankle (percutaneous tibial). The patient cannot have other treatments such as Botox injections or anticholinergic agents. Initial treatment of 12 sessions over a 3 month period.
Tapering treatment (after the initial treatment) for an overactive bladder by a specialist using low dose electrical stimulation of the percutaneous tibial nerve located in the ankle. Treatment will be used for patients who are not suitable for other treatments such as Botox injections or anticholinergic agents. Patient has achieved at least 50% reduction in overactive bladder symptoms.
Maintenance treatment (after the initial treatment) for an overactive bladder using low dose electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ankle (percutaneous tibial). Symptoms have improved by 50%.
A procedure to insert a thin, flexible tube (catheter) into the bladder.
A procedure to remove an artificial tube (stent) from the tubes draining the kidneys, or to remove a foreign body. A specialised tube is used to see inside the bladder (cystoscope).
Surgery to insert small pieces of metal in the prostate (radio opaque fiducial markers) to show the areas that need treatment.
A procedure to widen the tube that carries urine (urethra).
A procedure to widen the lower urinary tract (dilatation) which has become narrow from scar tissue (stricture).
A procedure involving injection into the penis to understand and treat problems with erection (impotence). This is for two services in 36 months.
Surgery to cut one or both tubes that carry sperm from the testicles (vasotomy, vasectomy). This surgery prevents pregnancy. There are strict legal requirements about this surgery in persons under the age of 18. Medicare may not pay any money towards the surgery if the law is not followed.