Local anesthesia for urologic procedures.
The ability to perform a variety of urologic procedures (urethrotomy, prostate surgery, penile prosthesis insertion, and bladder neck suspension) under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting is a significant advance in patient care. The surgical techniques are described that will allow the urologist to incorporate these procedures into practice.
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Department of Urology, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA.
D000772:Anesthesia, Local / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015917:Penile Prosthesis; D011468:Prostatectomy; D014525:Urethral Stricture / Q000601:surgery; D014550:Urinary Incontinence, Stress / Q000601:surgery; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000601:surgery*