Kidney and Its Function
What do the kidneys store?
Urine
The function of the bladder is ?
Hold urine
What procedure is done to visualize the inside of the bladder and urethra?
Cystoscopy
What is the position for a PCNL
Prone ( face down)
Name three of the most common big urology cases.
Nephrectomy
Prostatectomy
Cystectomy
True or False:
Does the kidneys regulate bone growth and RBC ( Red blood cell) production?
True
What are the names of the tubes that tie the kidneys to the bladder?
ureters
Name the two types of cystoscopes.
Rigid and flexible scopes
What does PCNL stand for ?
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
What is nephrectomy
partial or total removal of kidney
True or false:
Can you live without both kidneys?
True
( Long term dialysis)
What are the openings that you visualize in the bladder that lead to ureters?
ureteral openings
What do you visualize with a ureteroscope?
A PCNL is done to treat what?
What is a prostatectomy
surgical removal of the prostate for BPH or cancer
Name one of the main function of the kidney.
Removing waste products
What is the name of the tube that empties the bladder?
Urethra
What is needed to remove a stone from the bladder, ureter, or kidney.
Laser or a basket
What kind of a scope is used for a PCNL?
Nephroscope
Name three surgical ways you can remove a kidney or prostate.
Open
Laparoscopic
Robotic ( Da Vinci)
The kidneys maintain homeostasis which is what ?
Fluid and electrolyte balance , blood pressure and PH balance.
What is the name of the muscle that contracts when your bladder is full?
Detrusor muscle
True or False:
Can NS (normal saline) be used for irrigation when your doing a case that requires laser or cautery?
False
You must used H20 ( water)
True or False:
X ray is used during PCNL?
True
What is a cystectomy?
surgical removal of the bladder for cancer creating a ilioconduit or neobladder.