Urology & Nephrology

Dr. Rob explains · A nephroptosis occurs when a kidney falls out of its normal position in the abdomen. This process of falling out of normal position is referred to as a prolapse. The medical term nephroptosis is made up of the word part nephro – meaning kidney and the word part - optosis referring to a prolapse. Although the kidney locations do have some flexibility, a nephroptosis is considered a movement downward of a kidney more than 5 cm. The kidneys may move out of position due to insufficient support structure and usually people are born with this condition. Symptoms of a kidney prolapse include pain in the side, nausea or vomiting, high blood pressure, or blood in the urine.

Dr. Rob explains · When the word part orchido - meaning testicle is blended with - algia meaning pain, the medical term orchidalgia is formed to refer to testicle pain. Possible causes of testicle pain include trauma, post-vasectomy recovery, a hernia, testicular torsion where the testicles twist in the scrotum as well as scrotal edema which is a build-up of fluid.

Dr. Rob explains · A prostatectomy is the removal of the prostate gland and involves the word part - ectomy meaning to remove. A prostate gland may be removed when the prostate becomes cancerous and is usually done with the options of either open or robotic surgery.

Dr. Rob explains · A prostate ablation is a procedure performed to decrease the size of an enlarged prostate. An ablation refers to an intentional destruction of tissue to fix a condition. This particular procedure begins with an instrument inserted into the urethra that runs to the prostate. Once instrumentation is inserted, either a laser, water vapor, or heat is used to remove the unnecessary prostate tissue.