Urological Surgery
The following urological surgical procedures are performed at Dickinson Memorial Hospital:
Bladder Procedures: Removal of bladder stones; TURBT - Treatment of bladder cancer; Cystoscopy – visualization of the bladder; Suprapubic Tube Placement – to drain the bladder
Kidney Procedures: Ureteroscopy – for kidney stones or certain cancers of the kidneys; Nephrectomy – Kidney removal
Prostate / Urethra Procedures: TURP – Removal of parts of the prostate gland with a scope; Cryoablation of the Prostate – Freezing the prostate as a treatment for cancer; DVIU - Treatment for Urethral strictures; Slings for female stress incontinence
Scrotum, Testes, Penis Procedures: Radical and Simple Orchiectomy – Removal of Testicles; Orchiopexy – Fixation of testicle within scrotum; Drainage of the fluid around the testes; Removal of the epididymis; Circumcision
Procedures are performed by:
Kevin Scott, MD