Nephrology and Urology procedures, page 2 of 2
17 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Scrotal ultrasonography to Vasectomy. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
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Scrotal ultrasonography
The use of ultrasound to produce images of structures in the scrotum. Our Nephrology and Urology team performs scrotal ultrasonography and explains each step beforehand.
As a diagnostic service, scrotal ultrasonography helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- scrotum diagnostic sonography
- scrotum medical ultrasound
- scrotum sonography
- scrotum ultrasound examination
- scrotum ultrasound imaging procedure
- scrotum ultrasound procedure
- sonography of scrotum
- ultrasonography of scrotum
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010211 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before scrotal ultrasonography.
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Surgical procedure on renal collecting system
Any surgical procedure conducted on the renal collecting system. This page describes surgical procedure on renal collecting system and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- renal collecting system surgical procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001511 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before surgical procedure on renal collecting system.
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Testicular ultrasonography
The use of ultrasound to produce images of structures in the testis. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers testicular ultrasonography through Nephrology and Urology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- sonography of testis
- testis diagnostic sonography
- testis medical ultrasound
- testis sonography
- testis ultrasound examination
- testis ultrasound imaging procedure
- testis ultrasound procedure
- ultrasonography of testis
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001171 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › ultrasonography procedure.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Used to diagnose
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Ureterine polypectomy
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of Ureteral polyp. Our Nephrology and Urology team performs ureterine polypectomy and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- Ureteral polyp surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001215 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision › tumorectomy.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Ureteroscopic stone removal
ureteroscopic stone removal: A ureteroscope is inserted into the ureter and a wire basket inserted through the tube to remove the stone(s). In addition, a laser or other mechanical device can be used to break up the stone(s).
As a diagnostic service, ureteroscopic stone removal helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000897 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
Broader services
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before ureteroscopic stone removal.
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Ureteroscopy
Inspection of ureter using an endoscope. Our Nephrology and Urology team performs ureteroscopy and explains each step beforehand.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- endoscopy of ureter
- ureter endoscope
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001194 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical imaging procedure › endoscopic procedure › endoscopy by site.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before ureteroscopy.
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Ureterostomy
A surgically created connection between the ureter and the skin, which drains urine from the ureter in individuals with urinary obstruction or other issues that prevent normal urination. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers ureterostomy through Nephrology and Urology.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001345 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before ureterostomy.
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Urinary catheterization
About this service. A procedure to drain the bladder and collect urine via a flexible tube.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001392 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › catheterization.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before urinary catheterization.
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Urine albumin measurement
About this service. The determination of the amount of albumin (human) present in urine.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- albumin (human) urine assessment
- urine albumin (human) test
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001173 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › protein measurement › albumin measurement.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Urine chemistry measurement
A quantitative measurement of a particular substance present in a sample of urine. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers urine chemistry measurement through Nephrology and Urology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000789 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Urine cytology examination
Examination of the cells in urine. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers urine cytology examination through Nephrology and Urology.
As a diagnostic service, urine cytology examination helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000143 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical cytological testing.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Urine HCG measurement
A quantitative measurement of the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin present in a sample of urine. This page describes urine HCG measurement and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, urine HCG measurement helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- urine HCG pregancy test
- urine HCG pregnancy measurement
- urine human chorionic gonadotropin measurement
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000786 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › protein measurement › HCG measurement.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Urine phosphoethanolamine measurement
Detection of phosphoethanolamine in urine. Weyland-Yutani Health System offers urine phosphoethanolamine measurement through Nephrology and Urology.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000934 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › urine chemistry measurement.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
Broader services
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Urine protein measurement
urine protein measurement: The determination of the amount of protein present in urine.
As a diagnostic service, urine protein measurement helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- protein urine assessment
- urine protein assessment
- urine protein test
- urine protein testing
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000851 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical laboratory procedure › clinical chemistry assessment › protein measurement.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
Broader services
More specific services
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Urine specimen collection
Collecting of urine for clinical use. This page describes urine specimen collection and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, urine specimen collection helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- collection of urine specimen
- urine collection
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001161 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › clinical biospecimen collection.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before urine specimen collection.
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Urologist evaluation
About this service. An evaluation by a specialist that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. This specialist manages non-surgical problems such as urinary tract infections and benign prostatic hyperplasia, as well as surgical problems such as the surgical management of cancers, the correction of congenital abnormalities, and correcting stress incontinence.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Also known as
- assessment by genitourinary surgeon
- assessment by urologist
- consultation with genitourinary surgeon
- consultation with urologist
- evaluation by genitourinary surgeon
- evaluation by urologist
- examination by urologist
- genitourinary surgeon consultation
- genitourinary surgeon evaluation
- referral to genitourinary surgeon
- referral to urologist
- urologist assessment
- urologist consultation
- urologist referral
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0000722 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › medical professional evaluation › medical specialist evaluation.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Ask your clinician whether you need to fast, adjust medications or arrange a ride home before urologist evaluation.
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Vasectomy
vasectomy: The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of vas deferens.
As a treatment, vasectomy is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- vas deferens surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001084 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Nephrology and Urology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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