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First, what is a testicle? The testicles are male glands located in a small pouch beneath the base of the penis: the “scrotum”. The testicles are part of the male reproductive system. The testicles are essential glands for the proper development of the adolescent body. Indeed, testicles produce an essential hormone: testosterone. The testicles also play a reproductive role by producing spermatozoa.
Renal colic is an acute pain syndrome caused by sudden obstruction of the urinary tract, usually by a stone (urinary lithiasis). The obstruction prevents the flow of urine, which causes a rapid increase in pressure in the urinary tract upstream of the obstacle, generating intense pain.
Ureteroscopy is an endoscopic procedure that allows direct exploration of the ureter and the kidney through natural channels. It is performed using a thin, flexible endoscope, called a ureteroscope, introduced through the urethra, then through the bladder and the ureter, up to the kidney.
In benign prostatic hyperplasia, it is important to understand what the prostate is. The prostate is a male gland located beneath the bladder. This gland is important because it secretes fluids that are part of the composition of semen. The prostate surrounds the urinary tube and surrounds the upper part of the urethra.
Urinary stones, also called urinary lithiasis, are hard concretions that form in the urinary tract from crystals present in the urine. They can be in the kidney (kidney stones), in the ureter (ureteral stones), in the bladder (bladder stones) or, more rarely, in the urethra.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is an increase in prostatic volume that can lead to difficulty in bladder emptying, accompanied by lower urinary tract symptoms (decreased flow rate, increased voiding frequency, etc.) or complications (urinary retention, urinary infections, etc.).
Prostatic adenoma, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a common condition in men. This benign prostatic hyperplasia presents as obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms (decreased force of the stream, need to push to urinate, sensation of incomplete bladder emptying) and irritative symptoms (frequent voiding of lesser amounts, urgency, leakage).
Circumcision is a surgical procedure that consists of removing the foreskin, the skin sheath covering the glans of the penis. It is one of the oldest and most frequently performed surgical procedures in the world. Circumcision can be performed for medical, cultural, or religious reasons.
