Urology Diagnosis

Diagnosing urological conditions

Our Urology clinic offers the latest diagnostic technology to accurately diagnose a wide range of urological conditions. From common urinary infections to advanced endoscopic procedures, our experts are here for you every step of the way.

Diagnostic tests and procedures include:

• Cystoscopy: A procedure that uses a thin camera (a cystoscope) to look inside the bladder. A flexible cystoscope is used for diagnostic purposes, and a rigid cystoscope is usually used if treatment is needed. Cystoscopy is used to find the cause of issues such as frequent UTIs, blood in the urine, poor urinary stream or pelvic pain. A biopsy can be taken to check for concerns such as bladder cancer.
• Urine flow studies: Tests are used to diagnose lower urinary tract complaints including weak stream, frequent urination, pain when urinating, problems starting urination, and problems emptying the bladder. Tests might include:
  • Uroflowmetry: Equipment measures volume and flow rate of urination.
  • Postvoid residual measurement: Ultrasound measures how much urine is left after the bladder is emptied.
• Urological imaging: Imaging tests are performed to diagnose many urinary conditions. Tests include:
  • Ultrasound: Used to examine the bladder or kidneys, often performed in conjunction with other tests to measure urine flow rate and bladder emptying.
  • Computed tomography (CT): Abnormalities that appear on ultrasound are often investigated further via CT scans. CT scanning is used to assess problems in the urinary tract, particularly when diagnosing and treating kidney stones. If the patient is reporting blood in the urine, a CT scan is given following injection of x-ray dye. Ultrasound and CT are often used to guide biopsies to obtain samples for further diagnostic tests.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Used as a diagnostic tool in many areas of urological radiology, especially prostate cancer.
  • X-ray: Often used in the follow up of kidney stones.

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