The experts at Oregon Urology Alliance offer some of the most advanced and cutting-edge treatments for a range of urological disorders in the convenience of our office. Thanks to the advancements in medicine and anesthesia techniques, several urological procedures can now be performed in a minimally invasive fashion and patients can return home soon after the procedure. Some of the in-office urological procedures at Oregon Urology Alliance include the following:
- Bladder Biopsy
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- A bladder biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from your bladder and examined in the laboratory for the presence of tumors, infection, or other bladder disorders.
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- Botox
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- Botox (Onabotulinum toxin A) is an injectable medications that temporarily weakens muscles in very precise areas. It is commonly used cosmetically, to reduce wrinkles and lines, but has many other uses.
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- Catheter Maintenance
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- A urinary catheter is a silicone or plastic tube used to allow drainage of urine through the bladder. They are most commonly placed through the urethra, but some patients have an alternative passage surgically created such as a suprapubic tube.
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- Prostate Biopsy
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- The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland that is only present in men. It is involved in providing nutrition to sperm and assisting in their transport.
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- Urethra Dilation
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- Urethral dilation is a procedure used for the treatment of a medical condition called urethral strictures. The procedure is also known as meatal dilation when the stricture is at the end of the urethra.
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- Urodynamics
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- Urodynamics is the investigation of the function of the lower urinary tract to diagnose the reason for voiding dysfunction.
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- Vasectomy
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- Vasectomy is a common procedure chosen by couples as an effective contraceptive method. It is most often performed in the clinic.
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- Xiaflex Injection
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- Xiaflex (clostridium collagenase) is a medication that breaks down collagen, the major component of scar tissue.
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