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Artificial Urinary Sphincter Surgery - Glossary

Creator: Dr. Simi Paknikar
Keywords: artificial urinary sphincter, Glossary

Written by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond)

Last Updated on Dec 29, 2015

Glossary

Urethra: Tube-like structure through which the urine passes out of the body

Bulbous urethra: Part of the urethra at the root of the penis

Prostate: A gland in male that surrounds the upper part of the urethra and secreted fluid which forms the semen

Radical prostatectomy: Open surgery for the removal of the prostate

Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP): Surgical procedure where the prostate is removed through a tube inserted into the urethra

ECG: A test used to study the electrical activity of the heart

Foley's catheter: A tube which can remain in the urethra and help to drain urine from the urinary bladder

Published on Dec 29, 2015
Last Updated on Dec 29, 2015

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