Patient Information Brochures

A complete index of patient information leaflets published by the British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), covering kidney, bladder, prostate, stone, and wider urology procedures. Each brochure opens as a PDF in a new tab.

About these brochures: the leaflets below are produced and maintained by the British Association of Urological Surgeons. They are written for UK patients and are shared here as a general reference. BAUS reviews each leaflet every two years. For information specific to your care with Dr Kooner in Sydney, please speak with the rooms or discuss at your consultation.

Bladder Procedures

Bladder instillations

Instillation of anti-cancer drugs into the bladder for chemotherapy PDF Instillation of BCG into the bladder for immunotherapy PDF Instillations for painful bladder conditions PDF

Catheter-related procedures

Catheter valves PDF Management of a urethral catheter PDF Permanent suprapubic catheter (in men) PDF Permanent suprapubic catheter (in women) PDF Self-catheterisation in men PDF Self-catheterisation in women PDF Trial without catheter (TWOC) PDF Urodynamics (pressure tests on the bladder) PDF

Cystoscopy (inspection of your bladder)

Flexible cystoscopy ± biopsy or stent removal PDF Rigid cystoscopy ± biopsy or stent removal PDF

Cystoscopy with other procedures

Bladder stone crushing (endoscopic litholapaxy) PDF Bladder tumour resection PDF Bladder washout for blood clots PDF Botulinum toxin-A (Botox®) injections into the bladder wall PDF Cystoscopy & retrograde studies PDF Hydrodistension (stretching) of the bladder PDF Stretching of the bladder neck (dilatation) in women PDF

Urinary incontinence procedures

Autologous sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence in women PDF Colposuspension for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) PDF Enlargement of the bladder with a piece of bowel (enterocystoplasty) PDF Pelvic floor exercises (in men) PDF Pelvic floor exercises (in women) PDF Removal of a retropubic mesh sling PDF Removal of a transobturator (TVT) mesh tape or single-incision mini-sling PDF Sacral nerve stimulation (neuromodulation) PDF Synthetic mesh tape insertion (in men) PDF Synthetic mesh tape insertion (in women) BAUS web page (no PDF) Treating complications from mesh used for pelvic prolapse - a patient decision aid PDF Treating complications from mesh used for stress urinary incontinence - a patient decision aid PDF Treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB) PDF Treatment options for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) PDF Urethral bulking PDF Vaginal fistula repair (abdominal) PDF Vaginal fistula repair (vaginal) PDF

Removal of your bladder

Living with a urostomy PDF Radical bladder removal with bladder replacement (in men) PDF Radical bladder removal with bladder replacement (in women) PDF Radical bladder removal with urinary diversion (in men) PDF Radical bladder removal with urinary diversion (in women) PDF Simple removal of the bladder (with urinary diversion) PDF

Urinary diversion

Living with a urostomy PDF Mitrofanoff procedure (creation of a catheterisable urinary stoma) PDF Urinary diversion (into ileal conduit) PDF

Non-procedural bladder information

Bladder training PDF Input/output chart (bladder diary) PDF Ketamine bladder PDF Nocturnal polyuria (passing too much urine at night) PDF Painful bladder syndrome questionnaire PDF Self-help information for recurrent cystitis in women PDF Treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB) PDF Treatment options for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) PDF Urinary & sexual problems following pelvic trauma PDF Urinary tract infection (quick guide) PDF

Fertility & Infertility Procedures

Ejaculation disorders

Electroejaculation PDF Premature ejaculation questionnaire PDF Urinary & sexual problems following pelvic trauma PDF

Vasectomy & vasectomy reversal

Vasectomy PDF Vasectomy reversal PDF

Male-factor infertility

Biopsy of testis ± storage of tissue PDF How to do a male fertilty test (sperm count) PDF How to do a post-vasectomy sperm count PDF Microsurgical varicocele ligation PDF Sperm retrieval from the testis, vas deferens or epididymis PDF Varicocele embolisation (radiological) PDF

Kidney & Adrenal Procedures

Adrenal procedures

Laparoscopic removal of the adrenal gland PDF Open removal of the adrenal gland PDF

Laparoscopic procedures on your kidney

Laparoscopic or open de-roofing of a simple kidney cyst PDF Laparoscopic radical removal of kidney (for suspected cancer) PDF Laparoscopic removal of the kidney for benign disease (simple nephrectomy) PDF Laparoscopic removal of the whole kidney & ureter (nephroureterectomy) PDF Partial removal of the kidney (laparoscopic) PDF Partial removal of the kidney (robotic) PDF

Open procedures on your kidney

Cryoablation (freezing) of a renal tumour PDF Open removal of the kidney for benign conditions (simple nephrectomy) PDF Partial removal of the kidney (open) PDF Radical removal of a kidney (for suspected cancer) PDF Radical removal of the kidney & ureter PDF

Radiological procedures on your kidney

Percutaneous nephrostomy tube insertion PDF Radiofrequency ablation (heating) of a renal tumour PDF

Miscellaneous Procedures

Procedures not classifiable by anatomical area

Removal or biopsy of a skin lesion PDF

Penis Procedures

Erectile dysfunction (impotence)

Drainage of the penis for priapism PDF Implantation of penile prostheses PDF Implantation of penile prostheses (patient counselling) PDF Penile injections for erectile dysfunction PDF Repair of a fractured penis PDF

Penile straightening procedures

Penile straightening (for erectile deformity) PDF

Penile cancer surgery

Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser treatment for penile cancer PDF Glans resurfacing for penile cancer PDF Glansectomy for penile cancer PDF Inguinal dynamic sentinel node biopsy (DSNB) PDF Inguinal lymph node dissection PDF Partial penectomy PDF Pelvic lymph node dissection for penile cancer PDF Penectomy (subtotal or total) PDF Penile biopsy for suspected cancer PDF Penile intra-epithelial neoplasia (PeIN) PDF Radical circumcision for penile cancer PDF Wide local excision for penile cancer PDF

Surgery on your foreskin

Circumcision PDF Dorsal slit of the foreskin PDF Freeing of foreskin (preputial) adhesions PDF Frenuloplasty PDF Removal or biopsy of a skin lesion PDF

External urinary opening (meatus)

Meatal dilatation PDF Meatoplasty PDF Removal or biopsy of meatal lesion PDF

Non-procedural penis information

Erectile dysfunction (treatment options) PDF International index of erectile function (IIEF) PDF Managing testosterone deficiency PDF Medical treatment for erectile dysfunction PDF Peyronie's disease PDF Premature ejaculation questionnaire PDF Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) PDF Vacuum erection assistance devices (VEDs) PDF

Prostate Procedures

Telescopic procedures on your prostate

Aquablation for benign prostate enlargement PDF Green light laser prostatectomy PDF Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) PDF Holmium laser incision of the bladder neck (HoLBNI) PDF Incision of the bladder neck PDF Rezūm steam ablation of the prostate PDF TURP for benign disease PDF TURP for cancer PDF Urolift® procedure PDF

Laparoscopic procedures on your prostate

Radical laparoscopic prostatectomy PDF Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) PDF

Open procedures on your prostate

Open removal of the prostate for benign disease PDF Radical retropubic prostatectomy PDF

Ultrasound-guided prostate procedures

Brachytherapy planning for prostate cancer PDF Brachytherapy treatment for prostate cancer (permanent seed brachytherapy) PDF Transperineal prostate biopsies PDF Transrectal prostate ultrasound & biopsies PDF

Non-procedural prostate information

Active surveillance for low to intermediate grade prostate cancer PDF Advice to patients requesting PSA measurement PDF Chronic prostatitis symptom score (NIH-CPSI) PDF Input/output chart (bladder diary) PDF International prostate symptom score (I-PSS) PDF Male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) PDF Managing male LUTS PDF Performing a urinary flow rate PDF POSSUM scoring for TURP PDF

Retroperitoneum Procedures

Retroperitoneal surgery

Excision of retroperitoneal mass PDF Retroperitoneal excision of abdominal lymph nodes (usually for testicular cancer) PDF Ureterolysis for retroperitoneal fibrosis PDF

Stone Procedures

Kidney stones

Percutaneous (keyhole) removal of stones from kidney PDF

Surgery for ureteric stones

Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy PDF Ureteric stent insertion PDF Ureteroscopy for stone(s) PDF

Shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL)

ESWL for kidney and ureteric stones PDF

Non-procedural stone information

Advice to patients with a ureteric stent PDF Dietary advice to recurrent stone formers PDF

Testis & Scrotal Procedures

Surgery for benign scrotal conditions

Biopsy of testis ± storage of tissue PDF Embolisation (radiological) of a varicocele PDF Exploration for suspected torsion of the testis PDF Fixation of one (or both) retractile testicle(s) PDF Insertion of an artificial testis (prosthesis) PDF Microsurgical varicocele ligation PDF Orchidopexy for an undescended testis PDF Removal of a cyst from the epididymis PDF Repair of an adult hydrocele PDF Simple (scrotal) removal of a testis ± silicone implant PDF Vasectomy PDF Vasectomy reversal PDF

Surgery for suspected testicular cancer

Radical removal of a testis through the groin ± silicone implant PDF Retroperitoneal excision of abdominal lymph nodes PDF

Non-procedural testis & scrotum information

Chronic prostatitis symptom questionnaire (NIH-CPSI) PDF Chronic scrotal pain PDF Instructions on testicular self-examination PDF

Transplantation & Dialysis Procedures

Access surgery for dialysis (haemo & peritoneal)

Access surgery for peritoneal dialysis in kidney failure PDF Vascular access for haemodialysis in kidney failure PDF

Kidney donation

Laparoscopic live donor nephrectomy PDF Live donor nephrectomy by open surgery PDF

Kidney transplantation

Kidney transplantation from a live-related or cadaveric donor PDF

Ureter Procedures

Procedures on your ureter

Diagnostic ureteroscopy PDF Endopyelotomy (laser) PDF Insertion of a ureteric stent PDF Insertion of an extra-anatomic ureteric stent PDF Reconstruction of the kidney pelvis (laparoscopic) PDF Reconstruction of the kidney pelvis (open) PDF Reconstruction of the ureter PDF

Urethra Procedures

Surgery for urethral strictures

Female urethroplasty PDF General information about urethral stricture disease PDF Meatotomy or meatoplasty PDF Optical urethrotomy (for urethral stricture) PDF Perineal urethrostomy PDF Urethral dilatation PDF Urethroplasty (bulbar) PDF Urethroplasty (bulbo-prostatic) PDF Urethroplasty (distal) PDF Urethroplasty (penile) PDF

Surgery for urethral lesions

Open removal of a urethral lesion PDF Removal of a diverticulum (outpouching) from the urethra PDF Urethrectomy (removal of the urethra) PDF

Non-procedural urethra information

Urinary & sexual problems following pelvic trauma PDF

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