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From Kidney Cancer Resource
SBRT also known as Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
Self-catheterization
- Inserting a thin, flexible tube into the bladder through the urethra to allow drainage of urine. This is sometimes necessary after bladder removal and replacement in case of hypercontinence. Also to drain the bladderr in cases of blockage by an enlarged Prostate or scar tissue from TURBT or similar
- The study of the biological changes related to aging, particularly at cellular level.
Sepsis
- Presence in blood or other body tissues of harmful bacteria spreading from a focal point of infection
Specimen
- An example. Ususally taken as part of a Biopsy
Stent
- a tube inserted through the urethra and bladder and into the ureter. Stents are used to aid treatment in various ways, such as helping drugs to enter the ureters or to help open ureters that may be blocked due to scarring or tumour
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy also known as SBRT
Stereotactic - including Cyber Knife & Gamma Treatments
Stoma
- An opening on the abdomen which drains urine into an external bag after the creation of an ileal conduit
sx
- Surgery (or symptoms)
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