Bladder
The bladder works with the kidneys to rid the body of waste products from the blood through urine. Learn more about its function and tips for a healthy bladder.
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Bladder prolapse
A prolapsed bladder develops when the bladder bulges into a woman’s vaginal wall. This can cause problems for some women, but treatments are available.
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Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer affects about 3,000 Australians annually and is commoner in people over 60 and in men. It can be treated if found early.
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Bladder-neck incision
Prostate trouble is common. If your medication does not help or symptoms are severe, a bladder-neck incision should relieve your symptoms.
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Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
A cholecystectomy is surgery to remove the gallbladder, and is usually done using keyhole surgery. Find out how and why this operation is performed.
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Cystoscopy
A cystoscopy – when a doctor looks inside your bladder using a small camera – can help in diagnosing conditions that affect the bladder.
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Urinary incontinence
If you have urinary incontinence (trouble controlling your bladder), a simple lifestyle change or treatment may be all that’s needed to cure or improve it, or to help you manage the condition. Learn more here.
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Rigid cystoscopy (male)
A rigid cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a rigid telescope (cystoscope). Sometimes certain problems with your bladder and urinary tubes can be treated at the same time.
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Rigid cystoscopy (female)
A rigid cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a rigid telescope (cystoscope). Sometimes certain problems with your bladder and urinary tubes can be treated at the same time.
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Flexible cystoscopy (male)
A flexible cystoscopy is a procedure to check for any problems in your bladder using a flexible telescope (cystoscope).
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