Urology Tests We may perform urology tests in the office, depending on your symptoms: Cystoscopy —Your urologist inserts a small hollow tube through your urethra to get a better look at your bladder.

Assay could cut down on cystoscopies, researchers say. Urine-DNA testing for bladder cancer may decrease the number of patients with gross hematuria who would need to undergo flexible cystoscopy ...

Men with weakness or tension in their pelvic floor may present with a variety of symptoms that negatively affect their ...

One of the most helpful tests in the evaluation of neurogenic bladder is called a urodynamic test. Urodynamic testing is also called a cystometrogram (CMG). In this test a very small catheter is ...

A cell phone-sized, wireless near-infrared device is as reliable as the current "gold standard" invasive tests in determining bladder disease, according to a new study.

After initial diagnosis and surgery, patients must return to the urologist at least yearly for a costly, time-consuming and uncomfortable bladder scan. Tumors recur in more than half of patients.

Overactive bladder Overactive bladder (OAB) is a term used to describe a combination of symptoms that can stem from many urological conditions.

A urinary DNA methylation test displayed superior sensitivity for detecting high-grade or invasive bladder cancer, compared with the nuclear matrix protein 22 (NMP22) test or urine cytology test.

This Case Study by Bedke and colleagues describes a 36-year-old woman who presented to a urology department with a pelvic mass of unknown etiology. The authors highlight the difficulties of ...

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