Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
What you can expect during and after your treatment and gives some general advice and information
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Rectal spacers
Explains how rectal spacers can help to minimise some potential side effects of radiotherapy for prostate cancer
Read moreRezum for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Aims to answer any questions you may have with regards to your enlarged prostate and the Rezūm procedure that is being offered to you
Read moreRobotic aquablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Outlines what an enlarged prostate is, what you can expect if you opt for Aquablation procedure plus other treatment options available
Read moreRobotic assisted laparoscopic (keyhole) radical prostatectomy
Information for patients on the enhanced recovery programme having keyhole prostate removal
Read moreSuprapubic catheter insertion aftercare advice
Advice following insertion of a suprapubic catheter (tube into the bladder through the lower abdomen) to allow drainage of urine
Read moreTesticular cancer surgery - what happens next?
Information to help answer some of the questions you may have about your care and the investigations in the weeks to come
Read moreTrans Urethral Laser Ablation (TULA) treatment of reoccurring bladder tumours
This leaflet is for patients who have been recommended a TULA procedure for a suspected bladder tumour.
Read moreTransperineal ultrasound and prostate biopsy
This leaflet explains why you might require a transperineal ultrasound scan and prostate biopsy as part of treatment to deal with problems with the prostate gland in men.
Read moreTrial without a catheter (TWOC)
Today you have attended for a trial without your catheter; please read the information, in addition to the verbal instructions given by the nurse on discharge.
Read moreUltrasound guided supra-pubic catheter insertion
Explains a minimally invasive way of draining urine from your bladder through a small soft plastic tube inserted through the wall of your lower abdomen (tummy), using ultrasound guidance
Read moreUrethrogram
What to expect when you come into hospital for a urethrogram – an examination of your urethra
Read moreUrinary or renal tract ultrasound
What happens during an ultrasound examination in the Radiology (X-ray) Department at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Read moreUrodynamic study (Urology)
For patients visiting the Urology Procedures department for a urodynamic study to assess your urinary problem
Read moreUrology patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Urology Patient-Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Read moreVaricocele embolisation
Explains why it is performed, what it entails and the benefits and risks
Read moreVaricocele embolisation aftercare advice
Advice following varicocele embolisation to treat your varicocele
Read moreWatchful waiting 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.
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