Pyeloplasty is surgery to unblock the ureter and allow urine to flow again. Read on to learn more about the surgery and what to expect.

Radical orchiectomy is surgery to remove a testicle. It's most often done to treat testicular cancer. Or it may be needed if a testicle is severely damaged due to infection or injury. Some forms of treatment for prostate cancer include orchiectomy. Learn more about this procedure.

A hydrocele occurs when fluid builds up in the layer of tissue that covers the testicle. This can cause pain or swelling in the scrotum. Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove the hydrocele. Learn more about this condition.

Prostate needle biopsy is a test to look for prostate cancer. During the test, a thin, hollow needle is used to take small samples of tissue from the prostate. The samples are then tested in a lab.

Transurethral resection of bladder tumor is done to help find the cause of a bladder problem, such as bladder cancer. During the procedure, small tissue samples are taken from the inside of your bladder. The samples are then tested in a lab. This sheet explains how the procedure is done.

Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy is surgery to remove a kidney and ureter. Find out what you can expect before, during, and after this procedure.

Laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy are 2 procedures that may be done together. These allow the doctor to see inside the air passages in the throat and lungs. A laryngoscopy looks at the throat and vocal cords. Bronchoscopy looks at the trachea (windpipe) and lungs. These procedures can be used to diagnose and treat certain problems

Pituitary gland surgery is done to remove a tumor in the pituitary gland. In most cases, these tumors are not cancer (benign). Here's what you can expect before, during, and after the surgery.

Transoral resection is surgery to help control or cure oral cancer. During surgery, an oral tumor is removed through the mouth. This sheet explains transoral resection and what to expect.

Meatoplasty is a type of ear surgery that is done on the opening into the ear canal (meatus). Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.