BPH

Prostate gland enlargement that may cause difficulties urinating

Bacteremia

Presence of bacteria in the bloodstream

Dorsal

Posterior

Hydronephrosis

dilation of calyces of kidney due to obstruction

Retropubic Prostateectomy

excision of the prostate gland through a low midline abdominal incision; allows for direct visualization & lymph node dissection

CBI

Continuous Bladder Irrigation

Continuous irrigation of the bladder to prevent clot formation

Hestitancy

difficulty initiating urine stream

Hydroureter

dilation of the renal pelvis/ureters due to obstruction

Septic Shock

distributive shock due to septicemia

Epispadias

congenital opening on the dorsal side of the penis

Suprapubic Prostatectomy

prostate is excised through a low midline abdominal incision that cuts through the bladder; used with extremely large masses

TURP

surgical removal of the medial lobe of the prostate surrounding the urethra using a scope inserted through the urethra

Chordee

a band of fibrous tissue on the ventral side of the penis causing ventral curvature

Septicemia

systemic inflammatory response associated with bacterial infection of the blood stream

VLAP

Destruction of obstructive prostatic tissue by laser

Urgency

feeling the need to void immediately

Phimosis

caused by edema or inflammation of foreskin making retraction difficult

Retention with Overflow

voiding in only small amounts despite a full bladder

Perineal Prostatectomy

removal of the prostate gland through a perineal incision

Residual Urine

amount of urine remaining in the bladder after voiding

Three Way Foley

used to irrigate the bladder

Ventral

Anterior

Shock

life-threatening condition caused by inadequate blood flow to tissues and cells