Adult Circumcision

A circumcision is a procedure to remove the foreskin (skin that covers the head of the penis). 

Bladder Stone Removal- Cystolitholapaxy

A cystolitholapaxy is a procedure when the doctor inserts a cystoscope through the urethra into the bladder. Mechanical instruments are then used to break down the stone into small pieces and the pieces are removed by flushing them out. This procedure can be done under general anesthesia (completely out) or spinal anesthesia (numbing from the waist down). It can also be done as an out patient, same day procedure. 

Cytoscopy

Cystoscopy is a common procedure performed in order to see the inside of the urethra and the bladder using a small, lighted telescope-like instrument called a cystoscope. Cystoscopy is commonly used for the diagnosis of abnormalities in the urethra and bladder that may not be seen well on an X-Ray, MRI, or CT scan.

Direct Vision Internal Urethrotomy (DVIU) Optical Urethrotomy

Direct Vision internal urethrotomy (DVIU) is a surgical procedure to open up a urethral stricture (scarring, narrowed area of the urethra). 

Foley Catheter

A Foley catheter is a tubular device that allows for urine to drain from the bladder to the external environment. 

Green Light Laser Vaporization (Prostate)

Green Light Laser Vaporization of the Prostate is a procedure in which your doctor uses a potassium-titanyl-phosphate (KTP) green laser beam used in treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH only affects men and is characterized by the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. A common symptom of BPH is urinary retention (the inability to urinate). The KTP green laser beam vaporizes or melts away excess prostate tissue to widen the urinary channel to help you urinate better. The green light laser is selectively absorbed by the blood in the prostate making the vaporization of prostate tissue sufficient.

Percutaneous Nephrolithiotomy (PCNL)

It is a surgical procedure to remove stones from the kidney through a small incision (cut) about a half inch in the back. The urologist inserts a telescope (nephroscope) through the incision into the hollow part of the kidney to the stone. The urologist then uses instruments to break the stone into pieces and removes them using suction. PCNL is usually used in patients with large (more than 2 cm or 0.8 inches) or irregularly shaped kidney stones, infected stones, and stones that were not broken up by extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) or by ureteroscopy.

Postural Drainage with Percussion to Aid Passage of Kidney Stone Fragments after Lithotripsy

The purpose of the Postural Drainage with percussion is to aid the passage of the stone fragments. This involves lying down on your side with the hips elevated higher than the chest so the kidney is tilted down. The elevation and percussion (tapping and shaking motion) will help move the stone fragments out of the lower pole into the renal pelvis and the ureter. When you stand up, gravity aids the stone fragments to move from the lower pole into the renal pelvis, then into the ureter, and down, allowing it to pass. 

Radical Inguinal Orchiectomy (Orchidectomy)

 A radial orchiectomy includes the removal of the testis and the spermatic cords (blood vessel and nerve bundles) that attach the testis to the body. The spermatic cord is removed to prevent potential cancer cell spread. Inguinal means the incision (the cut) is made over the inguinal area (the groin and the lower abdomen). This procedure is usually used to remove a testicular cancer or mass. 

Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Shock wave lithotripsy is a noninvasive procedure used to treat kidney and ureteral stones. This technique utilizes high-energy shock waves to break up the stones so they are easier to pass. 

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

A TURP procedure is commonly used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During a TURP procedure, a resectoscope with a wire loop is inserted through the urethra towards the bladder to scrape off obstructing prostate tissue. 

Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT)

Transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) is a procedure in which your doctor removes a tumor or a growth from your bladder with a small instrument called a resectoscope. The resectoscope is inserted through your urethra. A TURBT is usually performed in a surgery center or in a hospital under general or spinal anesthesia. This is done so that you will not feel pain or discomfort during the procedure. The procedure usually takes about a half hour or longer, depending on the size of the tumor.

Ureteral Stent

A ureteral stent is a small soft plastic tube that is placed inside a ureter, leading from the kidney down to the bladder.  Often times, a ureteral stent may be placed to ensure proper drainage of urine from the kidney during the period after surgery. Additionally, a ureteral stent can be placed to relieve obstruction of the kidney due to such conditions as kidney stone or tumor in the ureter. 

Ureteroscopy and Ureteroscopic Stone Removal

Ureteroscopy is a procedure in which a small telescope, called a ureteroscope, is inserted through the urethra to examine the urinary tract and kidneys.  This procedure is used to diagnose and treat conditions such as ureteral or kidney stones and tumors. 

Urinary Catheters

Catheters are essentially hollowed tubes that are commonly made of latex or silicone. Urethral catheters are inserted through the urethra into the urinary bladder. Two general categories of urethral catheters are: straight or Robinson catheter and indwelling or Foley catheter.

UroLift System for BPH Procedures

Urolift is a new, minimally invasive treatment that alleviates BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) symptoms. It delivers immediate results, rapid symptom relief, preservation of sexual function, quick return to normal activity, small likelihood of a catheter placed after the operation, and an increased quality of life.

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Urolift was cleared by the F.D.A in 2013. It was designed to open the prostatic urethra (the inside of the prostate) without applying incisions (cuts), surgical resection (scraping of prostate), or thermal ablation (heating) to the prostate. The Doctor places small, permanent implants into the prostate to lift and hold the enlarged tissue out of the way, relieving pressure on the urethra and allowing the urine to flow.

Vasectomy

Dr. Phan utilizes a non-scalpel, minimally invasive technique to perform vasectomies. No stitches are necessary.