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Genitourinary surgery on 9/23 Flashcards

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What areas of the body does the genitourinary surgery cover?

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urinary organs
male reproductive organs
adrenal glands

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Where are the adrenal glands located?

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on top of each kidney

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What do the adrenal glands do?

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secrete steroids and hormones necessary for body function

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What 4 hormones come from the adrenal glands

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cortisol
aldosterone
adrenaline
androgen/ estrogen

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Where are the kidneys found?

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retroperitoneal

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What do the kidneys do?

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filtrate blood
waste removal
body fluid levels
electrolyte levels (sodium and potassium)

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What are the 3 surrounding layers of the kidney?

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renal fascia-outer anchor
perirenal fat- protection
Gerota’s capsule- between adrenal gland and kidney

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What are 8 structures of the kidney?

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cortex
medulla/ pyramids
calyx/calyces
renal pelvis
hilum
renal artery
renal vein
ureters

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What does the cortex of the kidney do? Describe its location.

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body of kidney
outer area surrounding other structures

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What does the medulla of the kidney do? Describe its location?

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renal pyramid- inside the cortex

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What does the calx/ calyces of the kidney do? Describe its location.

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collection of urine
cup like structures at point of medullas

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What does the renal pelvis do? Describe its location.

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collects urine from the calx
all renal calyces come together

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What does the hilum do? Describe its location.

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concave indentation
where renal vein and artery, and ureter exit the kidney

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What are 3 parts of the nephron?

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glomerulus
Bowmans capsule
loop of henle

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What is a nephron?

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microscopic filtration system

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What is the glomerulus?

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capillary bed
waste products and H2O filtered from the blood

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What is Bowmans capsule?

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tissue enclosing the glomerulus
beginning of urine production

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What is the loop of Henle?

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recovery of H2O and nutrients based on needs
drains urine out

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What are the ureters? How many are there?

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emerge from renal pelvis
go directly to urinary bladder
carries urine
2 for each kidney

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What are the 5 steps for the blood flow and urinary production?

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Renal artery: inflow of blood
Nephrons: filtration
Calyces: collection of urine
renal pelvis: calyces merge
Ureter- urine to bladder

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What is the urinary bladder?

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reservoir for urine

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Where do the ureters attach to the bladder?

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the trigone muscles

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Where is the detrusor muscle located?

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smooth muscle coating inside of the bladder

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What does the urethra do?

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convey (carry) urine
ejaculation in male

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How long is the urethra?

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male- 20cm (7-8 in)
female- 3-4 cm (1.5 in)

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What are the 2 columns of tissue in the penis called? How many of each are there?

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Corpora cavernosa (2)
dorsal/ erectile tissue
Corpus spongiosum (1)
ventral/ urethra & erectile tissue

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What membrane lines the scrotum?

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tunica vaginalis

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What is the Dartos layer of the scrotum? What is its purpose?

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muscular layer
expansion and contraction

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What do the testes produce?

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sperm
testosterone

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What is the epididymis?

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long coiled up structure (~ 22ft)
stores sperm and maturation

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What is the spermatic cord?

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flow to and from testes
(cremaster muscle)

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32
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What is the prostate gland?

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surrounds urethra
about 50 lobules
secretes alkaline fluid for sperm mobility
(neutralizes urine)

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33
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What is a PSA lab test?

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prostate specific antigen
detects elevated levels
Normal PSA is <4ng/ml

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What would a urinalysis test detect?

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urine composition
sugar, protein, blood, microbes
UTI’s

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What would a BUN test detect?

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blood urea nitrogen
urea in blood
high urea indicative of renal issue
inflammation may be cancer

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What would a blood creatine test detect?

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waste product of muscle
rises with kidney failure

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What are 6 diagnostic assessments for GU surgeries?

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cystoscopy
cystogram
urethrogram
KUB
Intravenous urogram
retrograde pyelogram

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What is a cystoscopy?

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endoscopic exam of lower urinary tract
-urethra, bladder, and ureteral orifices

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What is a cystogram?

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xray of bladder
contrast medium through the urethral catheter

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What is a urethrogram?

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xray or urethra
medium into the urethra

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What is a KUB assessment?

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kidney, ureter, bladder
abdominal xray
no contrast used

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What is an IVU?

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intravenous urogram
xray of ureter, renal pelvis, and bladder
radiopaque die by IV
filtered by the kidney

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What is a retrograde pyelogram?

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xray of kidney ureters, and bladder
radiopaque die via ureteral catheterization

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What are 6 incisional approaches for GU procedures?

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inguinal
scrotal
abdominal
Gibson
Thoracoabdominal
Lumbar

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If approaching through an inguinal incision what procedure is being done? What position is the patient in?

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inguinal canal for an orchiectomy
supine

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If approaching through a scrotal incision what procedure is being done? What position is the patient in?

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scrotal contents
supine

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If approaching through an abdominal incision what procedure is being done? What position is the patient in?

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low line incision
prostatectomy or cystectomy
supine, split leg, or low lithotomy

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If approaching through a Gibson incision what procedure is being done? What position is the patient in?

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lower ureters
kidney implantation
supine

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If approaching through a thoracoabdominal incision what procedure is being done? What position is the patient in?

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open kidney resections
or subcostal
lateral position

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If approaching through a lumbar incision what procedure is being done? What position is the patient in?

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lateral or prone position

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What are the 3 basic surgical approaches for the GU system?

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transurethral
laparoscopic
open (less common)

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What kind of surgical approach is a cystoscopy/ ureteroscopy?

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Transurethral

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What structures can be seen in a cystoscopy/ ureteroscopy? What can be removed?

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Bladder, ureters, and urethra
Remove urinary tract stones

55
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What structures can be seen in a cystoscopy? What can be removed?

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Bladder, ureters, and urethra
Remove urinary tract stones

56
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What position is a patient in for cystoscopy/ ureteroscopy?

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Lithotomy on a cysto table

57
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How is a patient prepped for a cysto procedure? Is this a clean or sterile procedure?

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Betadine
Scrub person does prep
Begin at meats work outward
Clean case NOT sterile

58
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If a cystoscopy uses anesthesia, what are the steps?

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Anesthesia jelly instilled in urethra
Penile clamp used to hold jelly in place

59
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In a cystoscopy how is the bladder distended?

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Sorbitol/ mannitol &1.5% glycine

Never saline can conduct electricity and cause burns

60
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What kind of contrast media is used in cystoscopies?

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Omnipaque
Visipaque
Emigration
Isovue
Can be harmful to kidneys- dilute

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What are the parts of a cystoscope?

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Sheath- hollow tube
Obturator-blunt metal in sheath
Bridge- allows instrument insertion
Telescope- 30 or 70 degree

62
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What is a resecto scope?

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Scope with cautery element
Resects bladder, urethral and prostrate tissue

63
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When using a resectoscope, how are the loose tissues removed?

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Collect in bladder
Removed with Ellik evacuator (looks like a bong)
or toomey syringe (large 60cc)

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What is a TURP procedure?

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Transurethral resection of the prostate
Remove some prostate gland with resectoscope

65
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What does a TURP procedure treat?

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Trouble urinating
Commonly from benign prostatic hypertrophy
Sometimes to tx cancer (not cure)

66
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After a TURP procedure what is done to the bladder?

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Bladder continuously irrigated with a 3 way foley
30cc retention balloon to aid in hemostasis

67
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What is a complication of a TURP procedure?

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Post TURP syndrome- systemic absorption of irrigating fluid
Be alert for Jerking of legs
Can lead to seizures, coma, cardio respiratory problems

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What is a TURBT procedure?

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Same as TURP but tissue is respected from the bladder
Malignant or benign masses
Use H2O to irrigate

69
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Why would a laser be used in a cystoscopy?

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For stone obliteration and tissue resection

70
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What 2 cysto procedures and what laser is used for each?

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Lithotripsy- holmium yag laser
Prostate resection- green light (neodymium YAG)

71
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What 2 cysto procedures and what laser is used for each?

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Lithotripsy- holmium yag laser
Prostate resection- green light (neodymium YAG)

72
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What 2 cysto procedures and what laser is used for each?

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Lithotripsy- holmium yag laser
Prostate resection- green light (neodymium YAG)

73
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What structures are seen in a ureteroscopy?

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Ureters
Passed through urethra and bladder
Rigid or flexible

74
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What is a ureterolithotomy procedure?

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Removal of ureteral stones
Via ureteroscopy

75
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What instrument is used to collect stones in a ureterolithotomy procedure?

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Basket stone forceps

76
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How are ureter stones sent to pathology?

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Dry

77
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What is a ureteral stent?

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Placed after stone removal
Keeps ureters patent during healing

78
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What are urethral catheters used for?

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Shirt or long term drainage
Bladder irrigation
Patent of urethra
Hemostasis after surgery

79
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What are 2 types of urethral catheters?

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Robinson (red rubber) used for quick bladder drainage
Coude has a bent tip to pass through urethral passages

80
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What is the urethral catheter guide?

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Rigid insert for difficult catheter insertion

81
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What is a suprapubic/ percutaneous catheter?

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Placed percutaneously above the arch into bladder
Or directly into renal pelvis

82
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When would a suprapubic/ percutaneous catheter be used? What incision is used?

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Long term placement
Urethral or ureteral damage
Terminal illness/ impairment
Seldingers technique

83
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What are 2 types of suprapubic catheters?

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Malecot
Pezzer (yellow rubber

84
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What is hypospadias?

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Anomaly where urethral opening not at normal position

85
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Where does hypospadias occur on a male and female?

A

Male- ventral side of penis accompanied by chordee (curve of penis)
Female- urethra opens into vagina

86
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What is epispadias?

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Males- opening on dorsal side of penis
Females- opening above clitoris

87
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What procedure fixes hypospadias and epispadias?

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Urethroplasty- reconstruct and reposition of urethra

88
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What is phimosis?

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Occurs on uncircilumcised males
Prepuce does not retract from glans

89
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What is paraphimosis?

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Can’t unretract a retracted prepuce
Possible necrosis
Cover prepuce after foley insertion

90
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What is a circumcision?

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Excision of foreskin
At birth for religious or prophylaxis

91
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What is a penile implant?

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Tx for sexual impotence
(Diabetes, vascular disorders, nerve damage, trauma)
Rigid or inflatable prosthesis in corpus cavernosa

92
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What is a hydrocelectomy?

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Tx of hydrogels- fluid in membrane of testicle (Tunica vaginalis)

Incision into scrotum to drain fluid and remove part of tunica vaginalis

93
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What is a spermatocelectomy?

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Removal of mass on epididymis
Usually caused by tubular system

94
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What is a varicocele?

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Enlargement of veins of spermatic cord

95
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What is vericocelectomy procedure?

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Ligation and partial excision of veins of scrotum

96
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What is a vasectomy procedure?

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Excision of section of vas deferens
Male sterilization

97
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What is a vasovasostomy?

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Reversal of vasectomy
Anastomosis of vas deferens

98
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What is cryptorchidism? what 2 incisions are done?

A

testicle fails to descend during development
link to testicular cancer
inguinal incision to push into place
scrotal incision to suture into place

99
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What is a testicular torsion?

A

testicles rotate/ twist
inhibits blood supply to testes
surgical emergency- necroses possible

100
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What is orchiopexy?

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suturing of testicle to floor of the scrotum

101
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What is an orchiectomy procedure? Why would it need to be done?

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removal of testes
cancer, trauma, necrosis

102
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What types of orchiectomy procedures are there?

A

simple and radical

103
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What is a simple orchiectomy? what incision is used?

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removal of testes and epididymis
scrotal incision

104
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What is a radical orchiectomy? What incision is used?

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removal of testes, epididymis, and spermatic cord
inguinal incision

105
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What is a radical prostatectomy?

A

complete removal of prostate gland

106
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After a radical prostatectomy what needs to be resected? anastomosed?

A

resect retroperitoneal lymph node
anastomosis of bladder neck to remaining urethra

107
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What is a potential disadvantage of a radical prostatectomy?

A

nerve damage leading to impotence

108
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What is brachytherapy? What instruments are used?

A

radiation therapy for small localized prostate cancer
percutaneous radioactive seeds implanted with a guide

109
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What is an interstim implant? Where is it implanted?

A

“pacemaker” for sacral nerves
helps with urinary retention, overactive bladder, and incontinence
near sacral nerves/ iliac crest

110
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What is a cystectomy?

A

removal of the bladder

111
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What are the different types of cystectomies?

A

partial and total

112
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What is a partial cystectomy?

A

removal of diseased portion of the bladder

113
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What is a total cystectomy? What must be done after this procsdure?

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removal of entire bladder
must create a urinary conduit

114
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What is a ureteroileostomy? What are the main steps?

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creation of new bladder using a piece of the ileum
ureters anastomosed to ileum
urostomy created with ileum

115
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What is a pyelolithotomy? What incision will be used?

A

remove of staghorn stones through renal pelvis of the kidney
lumbar incision

116
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What is Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy?

A

ESWL
shockwaves break up stones so can pass

117
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What is an adrenalectomy?

A

partial or total excision of adrenal glands

118
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Why is an adrenalectomy performed?

A

hyperfunction of gland
tumors
tumors elsewhere affected by adrenal hormones

119
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What is a nephrectomy?

A

surgery to remove all or part of a kidney

120
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What are the different types of nephrectomies?

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Heminephrectomy
simple nephrectomy
radical nephrectomy

121
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What is a heminephrectomy?

A

partial excision of kidney due to small tumor
clamp renal vessels to limit bleeding
NO more than 30 minutes

122
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What is a simple nephrectomy? What needs to be ligated?

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removal of whole kidney
renal vein, renal artery, and ureter ligated

123
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What is a radical nephrectomy? Why do this procedure?

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removal of kidney, adrenal gland, perirenal fat, Gerota’s capsule, and involved periaortic lymph nodes
advanced cancer

124
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What is Wilm’s tumor? What is required to be done?

A

childhood malignant tumor in 3-8 yo
nephrectomy and chemo/ radiation

125
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What is a renal transplantation?

A

end stage renal failure or polycystic disease
matching blood types
living or deceased donor

126
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What are the surgeries involved in gender confirmation for male to female?

A

penectomy
orchiectomy
labiaplasty
vaginoplasty

127
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What are the surgeries involved in gender confirmation for female to male?

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phalloplasty
testicular implants
vaginectomy
hysterectomy/ salpingectomy

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