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Bladder instillations Instillation of anti-cancer drugs into the bladder for chemotherapy PDF Instillation of BCG into the bladder for immunotherapy PDF Instillations for painful bladder conditions PDF Catheter-related procedures Catheter valves PDF Management of a urethral catheter PDF Permanent suprapubic catheter (in men) PDF Permanent suprapubic catheter (in women) PDF Self-catheterisation in men PDF Self-catheterisation in women PDF Suprapubic catheter insertion PDF Trial without catheter (TWOC) PDF Urodynamics (pressure tests on the bladder) PDF Cystoscopy (inspection of your bladder) Flexible cystoscopy ± biopsy or stent removal PDF Rigid cystoscopy ± biopsy or stent removal PDF Cystoscopy with other procedures Bladder stone crushing (endoscopic litholapaxy) PDF Video Bladder tumour resection PDF Video Bladder washout for blood clots PDF Botulinum toxin-A (Botox®) injections into the bladder wall PDF Cystoscopy & retrograde studies PDF Hydrodistension (stretching) of the bladder PDF Stretching of the bladder neck (dilatation) in women PDF Urinary incontinence procedures Autologous sling procedure for stress urinary incontinence in women PDF Colposuspension for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) PDF Enlargement of the bladder with a piece of bowel (enterocystoplasty) PDF Insertion of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in men PDF Insertion of an artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in women PDF Pelvic floor exercises (in men) PDF Pelvic floor exercises (in women) PDF Sacral nerve stimulation (neuromodulation) PDF Synthetic mesh tape insertion (in men) PDF Video Synthetic mesh tape insertion (in women) PDF Synthetic sling procedure safety advice (external MHRA website) Treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB) PDF Treatment options for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) PDF Urethral bulking PDF Vaginal fistula repair (abdominal) PDF Vaginal fistula repair (vaginal) PDF Removal of your bladder Living with a urostomy PDF Radical bladder removal with bladder replacement (in men) PDF Radical bladder removal with bladder replacement (in women) PDF Radical bladder removal with urinary diversion (in men) PDF Radical bladder removal with urinary diversion (in women) PDF Simple removal of the bladder (with urinary diversion) PDF Urostomy Association (external website) Urinary diversion Living with a urostomy PDF Mitrofanoff procedure (creation of a catheterisable urinary stoma) PDF Urinary diversion (into ileal conduit) PDF Urostomy Association (external website) Non-procedural bladder information Bladder training PDF Incontinence questionnaire (ICIQ-UI) PDF Input/output chart (bladder diary) PDF Nocturnal polyuria (passing too much urine at night) PDF Overactive bladder questionnaire (ICIQ-OAB) PDF Painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis) Painful bladder syndrome questionnaire PDF Self-help information for recurrent cystitis in women PDF Treatment options for overactive bladder (OAB) PDF Treatment options for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) PDF Urinary & sexual problems following pelvic trauma PDF Patients COVID-19: Information for PatientsFind a SurgeonGeneral InformationCancerPaediatricsStone Disease Patient Advisory SectionGlossary"I think I might have..."Blood in the semen (haematospermia) Blood in the urine (haematuria) Erectile dysfunction (impotence) Fertility problems Incontinence of urine Kidney stones Male menopause (androgen deficiency in the ageing male) Premature ejaculation Prostate symptoms (bladder outlet obstruction) Raised PSA Testicle missing Testicular lump Tight foreskin (phimosis) Urinary infection (adult) Urinary infection (child) "I'm told I need..."Bladder Procedures Fertility & Infertility Procedures Kidney & Adrenal Procedures Miscellaneous Procedures Penis Procedures Prostate Procedures Retroperitoneum Procedures Stone Procedures Testis & Scrotal Procedures Transplantation & Dialysis Procedures Ureter Procedures Urethra Procedures Surgical Outcomes AuditsInterpretation of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsHow We Do Risk AnalysisGrading of Surgical ComplicationsPrivacy Notice for BAUS AuditsCystectomyAbout the AuditSummary & Timescales of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsNephrectomyAbout the AuditSummary & Timescale of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsPercutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)About the AuditSummary & Timescale of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsRadical ProstatectomyAbout the AuditSummary & Timescales of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsStress Urinary IncontinenceAbout the AuditSummary & Timescale of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsUrethroplastyAbout the AuditSummary & Timescale of the DataUnderstanding the GraphsVaginal Mesh ComplicationsYour Patient Journey Print this page Email to a friend Add to My Links Save as PDF Give feedback
