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Patient Information Leaflets
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Lymph node surgery for cancer of the penis - Preventing lymphoedema
Aims to answer some of the questions that you may have about the risks of developing lymphoedema after surgery to your lymph nodes
Male Fertility Clinic (Urology)
This leaflet is for men referred to the Male Fertility Clinic with infertility or subfertility issues and outlines what to expect next
Male sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence
Your urologist has recommended male sling surgery to treat your urinary incontinence. This leaflet outlines what the surgery involves, including its benefits and risks.
Micturating cystogram (adults)
What happens during a micturating cystogram (examination of the bladder and urethra) in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Nephrectomy (kidney removal): Enhanced recovery programme
This leaflet will explain what will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation. It is important that you understand what to expect and feel able to take an active role in your treatment.
Nephrostomy aftercare advice
Explains a procedure where a tube is placed through the skin into the kidney to allow urine to drain externally when the usual internal pathway is blocked
One Stop Urology Clinic welcome
This leaflet explains what to expect on your first visit to the One Stop Urology Clinic at the Royal Berkshire Hospital.
Pelvic floor strengthening and relaxation exercises for men
Learning to strengthen and relax the pelvic floor muscles may benefit you if you experience problems keeping control of wee or poo
Penile cancer
Information about cancer of the penis and its treatment
Penile MRI scan
Explains what an MRI scan of the penis entails, including the benefits and possible risks
Percutaneous nephrostomy
Answers to some of the questions that you may have about percutaneous nephrostomy
Prostate artery embolisation (PAE)
What prostate artery embolisation is, what happens during the procedure and what the possible risks are
Prostate biopsy aftercare advice
Today you have had a prostate biopsy. Although it is unlikely you will have any serious after-effects it is important that you read the following advice.
Prostate cancer - Starting hormone treatments
Aims to answer some of the questions you may have about hormone therapy (tablets or injections) for prostate cancer
Prostate cancer - What to expect following a diagnosis
Outlines what to expect after a diagnosis of prostate cancer
Radical prostatectomy patient plan
This folder provides you with information regarding your diagnosis, treatment plan and follow-up, as well as contact details and information regarding the team involved in your care.
Radiofrequency ablation of a kidney tumour aftercare advice
Advice following treatment of a kidney tumour by inserting a needle under ultrasound guidance and destroy tissue using heat
Radiotherapy for bladder cancer
Explains what you can expect during and after your treatment and gives general advice and information
Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
What you can expect during and after your treatment and gives some general advice and information
Rectal spacers
Explains how rectal spacers can help to minimise some potential side effects of radiotherapy for prostate cancer