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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cancer has been found in the lower (distal) part of one of your ureters. To treat the cancer, distal ureterectomy is done. This surgery removes the lower part of the ureter and part of the bladder. Read on to learn more about this procedure and what to expect.

With ureteral reimplantation surgery, 1 or both ureters are moved so their connection to the bladder is stronger. Read on to learn details about this surgery.