Scrotal Ultrasound
Fig. 1 Patient is placed in a supine position with a towel placed under the scrotum Fig. 2 Patient positioning: the phallus is positioned up on the pubis, held by…
Physical Principles of Ultrasound of the Male Genitalia
Fig. 1 Longitudinal waves. The expansion and contraction of piezoelectric crystals caused by the application of alternating current to the crystals causes compression and rarefaction of molecules in the body…
Male Genital Ultrasound Protocols: Putting It All Together!
Fig. 1 Image showing both testes (single screen) Fig. 2 Left testicular measurements with the split screen: longitudinal view on left and transverse view on right Fig. 3 Right testicular…
Embryology Relevant to Ultrasound Imaging of the Male Genitalia
Fig. 1 Primordial germ cells at their location in yolk-sac as they begin their migration (a). The primordial germ cells migrating through the mesentery to the genital portion of the…
Penile Ultrasound
This concept of a Doppler shift is used to measure blood flow velocity whereby the shift in sound-wave frequency is detected by the ultrasound transducer after encountering active blood flow….
History of Ultrasound
Fig. 1 Penile blood flow scoring system devised by Malvar et al. [24]. Each artery was evaluated. 0 points were given for “no flow,” 1 point for a “low pitched…
Urology Ultrasound Practice Accreditation
Physicians performing and/or interpreting diagnostic examinations should meet at least one of the following criteria Completion of an approved urologic residency which includes training in ultrasound since July 1, 2009…
Variations in Surgical Approach: Partial Cystectomy, Vaginal-Sparing, and Prostate-Sparing
Fig. 8.1 Laparoscopic circumscription (a) of the tumor under endoscopic guidance (b) Cautery lines are kept superficial until four 2–0 vicryl stay sutures have been placed lateral to the proposed…
Robot-Assisted Anterior Pelvic Exenteration for Bladder Cancer in the Female
Fig. 7.1 Port placement including robotic ports (red) (a) and assistant ports (green) (b) Fig. 7.2 Dissection (a) and bipolar fulguration and division (b) of ovarian pedicles (IP ligament) Procedural…
Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy: Room Setup, Patient Positioning, Instrumentation, and Anesthetic Considerations
Fig. 4.1 Room monitors. (a) Demonstrated the assistant on the patient’s right-hand side with a monitor directly across from their position to prevent neck and trunk torque during the case….
