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Mastoidectomy and meatoplasty are types of ear surgery. Mastoidectomy removes part of the mastoid bone (the large bone behind the earlobe). Meatoplasty makes the opening into the ear canal (meatus) larger.

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.

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.

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.

Ureteroplasty is surgery to remove a narrowing (stricture) in the ureter. Learn what to expect with this procedure.

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.

Pressure from a mass of tissue or scar tissue is blocking one or both of your ureters. This causes urine to back up into the kidneys instead of flowing out of the body. Ureterolysis can help treat this problem. With this surgery, the ureter is freed from the tissue that is pressing on it. The ureter is then moved to a new position away from the blockage. Read on to learn about this procedure.