Supra-Pubic Catheter

Item Number: 37011 Invasive placement of a silicone tube in a percutaneous supra-pubic puncture site. This is secured inside the bladder (with a balloon) and attached to a drainage bag on the outside, in order to drain an obstructed bladder.   Why is it done?...

Two Stage Urethraplasty

Product Summary: AMA rates Repair of long segment urethral strictures in 2 stages Item Number: 37345, 105; 37348, 105 Why is it done? To treat urethral strictures (narrowing) caused by trauma, infection, malignancy, etc, longer than 2 cm in length Pre-requirements An...

Urethral Dilatation

Product Summary: AMA rates Dilatation of urethral stricture. Dine in combination with urethroscopy and placement of IDC is advocated on daily basis at home as management of urethral stricture. Item Number: 37303, 105 Why is it done? To treat a narrowing in the urethra...

Urethrectomy

Product Summary: AMA rates Removal of urethra. Usually in adjunct to a radical cystectomy. Occassionally done some time after a cystectomy where recurrences occur in urethra. Item Number: 37330, 105 Why is it done? As part of the treatment for aggressive localized...

UROLUME Urethral Stent

Item Number: Minimal invasive management for the relief of LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) or Urinary Retention caused by a Urethral Stricture Why is it done? This procedure is performed when concentric scarring in the urethra causes LUTS and /or Urinary Retention...