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Condition
Hydrocele A hydrocele is a painless collection of fluid surrounding the testicle which makes the scrotum appear large ( see figure 1 ). It is common in newborn males. Most hydroceles in newborns are harmless and will resolve on their own by 12 months of …
Condition
What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
Treatment
Prosthetics are used in Urology to treat stress urinary incontinence or to help patients regain erectile function that does not respond to medical management. Physicians at UCSF specialize in the placement of artificial urethral sphincters. This procedure …