| Ablation |
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The removal of tissue, abnormal growth, a tumor, by an electrode or other mechanical means.
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| Anastomosis |
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A joining or rejoining of two vessels that were separated surgically or traumatically.
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| Antegrade |
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In reference to the urinary system, urine moving through the ureter from the kidney downward toward the bladder.
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| ATMs |
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Atmospheric Pressure Measurement equals 14.7 lbs/ sq inch
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| Axial |
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Forward motion
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| Biopsy |
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Removal of a histologic sample of tissue of microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.
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| Blind Procedure |
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A basketing procedure performed under fluoroscopy and without direct visualization through a cystoscope
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| BPH |
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia— A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland
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| Burst Pressure |
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Refers to the maximum amount of atmospheric pressure that can be exerted in the balloon before it is unstable
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| Calculus |
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A kidney stone.
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| Calyces (plural for “calyx”) |
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Cup-shaped structures of the body; one example is the renal calyx, which collects urine in the kidney and directs it into the ureter
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| Capture Rate |
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Ability to access and hold a calculi during removal or manipulation, defined as a percentage (%)
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| Chips |
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Small excised pieces of prostatic tissue that are used for pathology and weighed to determine the size do the resected prostate gland.
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| Coagulating Resector |
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Name describing the performance feature of patented Bard electrode which resects like a cutting loop while simultaneously providing a deep zone of coagulation
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| Coagulation |
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Occurs above 70° C and 99° C. State where the tissue is heated and the callogens are converted to glucose.
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| Control |
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Ability to position the dilating catheter where you want
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| Cryo |
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“Freezing cold” – used in a process to product very low temperature.
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| Cutting loop |
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A standard wire cutting loop electrode used for over 50 years in Urology.
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| Cysto (cysto suite) |
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Term used for the procedure room used by urologists.
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| Cystoscope |
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An endoscope used for examination of the urethra and bladder diameter.
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| Cystostomy |
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Re-implantation of the ureter to a new location on the bladder wall.
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| Cytology |
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The study of cells. A Cytology brush is passed through a scope into the ureter and manipulated for the collection of cells
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| Desiccate |
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To destroy tissue through electrical energy by dehydrating cells within tissue
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| Digital Rectal Exam |
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The internal examination and palpation of the prostate gland performed through the rectum.
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| Dilation Force |
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The ability to expand or open a lumen to gain access or allow drainage
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| Dimensional |
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Lowest pressure needed to meet your pre-determined size
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| Distal |
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Far from the point of attachment of origin
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| Drivewire |
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Core component which actually exerts force on device to cause the action required
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| Encrustation |
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Material produced by the body, which collects/builds up on stent causing decreased urine flow or blockage
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| Fibrosis |
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Abnormal formation of fibrous tissue.
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| Filiform tips |
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“Guidewire-like” extensions attached to the end of the ureteroscopic devices to aid in placement or advancement of instrumentation.
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| Fluro |
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Fluroscopy – the use of a fluoroscope, or x-ray, for medical diagnosis or for testing using roentgen rays
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| French Size |
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method of specifying small sizes of medical devices developed in France. [Fr], (1/3 of a millimeter(4mm =), 12Fr):
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| Helical basket |
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Basket with round and not flat wires that make up a helical shape.
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| Hemostasis |
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Arresting/stopping blood flow
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| Hydronephrosis |
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Distention of the pelvis and calices of the kidney with urine
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| Intramural ureter |
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Opening of ureter within the wall of the bladder, 2-4cm section of ureter that starts at wall of bladder and ends at ureteral orifice, narrowest portion of ureter, portion of the ureter that often requires dilation to pass instruments to upper urinary tract
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| Invasive |
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Involving cutting or puncturing the skin.
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| Joules |
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Surgical measurement of laser energy
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| KTP |
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Type of laser used in surgery
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| KUB |
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An x-ray that displays the kidney, ureter and bladder.
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| Laser |
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Equipment for surgical application of Lightwave Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.
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| Modality |
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Manner or form of a therapeutic method.
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| Morbidity |
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Result of disease.
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| Mortality |
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Death.
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| Neoplasm |
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A new and abnormal formation of tissue, as a tumor
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| Obturator |
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The obturator is placed in the sheath to provide a smooth blunt tip for insertion into the urethra
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| Patency |
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The state of being freely open or staying open
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| Profile |
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Widest point on the outside of the Catheter shaft where the balloon is attached, when the balloon is deflated
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| Prostate |
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A gland surrounding the bladder neck and urethra in males.
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| Proximal |
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Nearest to the body or other point regarded as the center or nearest to the point of attachment
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| Purge |
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Rid the syringe of air bubbles
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| Pyeloplasty |
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A repair procedure on the pelvis of the kidney
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| Radial |
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Outward motion
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| Radiopaque |
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Easy to see on a x-ray.
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| Resection |
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The excision of all or part of an organ or tissue
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| Resectoscope |
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Equipment used for resecting of tissue consisting of a telescope, sheath, working element, and electrode
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| RF (Radio-Frequency) |
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Energy created by an electrical generator
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| Sheath |
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The outer most rigid portion of the instrument. It protects the changeable telescopes and provides the access for irrigation and a channel for instrumentation.
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| Shoulder |
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The angle from the tip to the working portion of the balloon
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| Stenosis |
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The narrowing or stricture of a duct or canal
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| Stricture |
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An abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage (canal, duct, tube) as a result of inflammation, cancer or the formation of scar tissue
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| Telescope |
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A lens system that allows for visualization.
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| Thermal |
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Heat or temperature
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| Tip |
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Area of catheter from the proximal tip of the balloon to the proximal tip of the catheter
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| Torquability |
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The ability to manipulate and control a device accurately within the body
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| TRUS |
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TransRectal UltraSound picture of the prostate
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| TUIP |
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TransUrethral Incesion of the Prostate to relieve
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| TUR/TURP |
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TransUrethral Resection of the Prostate.
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| Ureteroplasty |
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A repair operation on the ureter
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| Ureteroscope (ridged or flexible) |
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Endoscope that is used to visualize the ureters and kidney.
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| Urethra |
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The tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside the body; in males, its also the channel through which semen is ejaculated.
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| Vaporization Electrode |
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A RF electrode that explodes the cells within the tissue and vaporizes the tissue.
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| Working channel |
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A lumen within a scope that supports passage of instrumentation
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| YAG (Nd:YAG) |
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Type of laser used
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