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Condition
What is urethral stricture? A urethral stricture is a scar that surrounds the urethra urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis) for a short or long distance and blocks the flow of urine. It is caused by infection, …
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 …
Specialty
The kidneys are paired bean-like organs located in the back of the abdominal cavity in the retroperitoneum. The kidneys play a large role in the regulation of wastes, electrolytes, water, blood pressure and acid-base balance throughout the body. …