Use these patient education resources to better understand conditions treated and procedures performed at Duke Urology of Raleigh.

Male Patient Education

Adult Male Clean Intermittent Bladder Self-Catheterization Patient Information (PDF, 56 KB)
Clean intermittent self-catheterization is the complete emptying of urine from the bladder using a catheter.

Penile Injection Patient Information (PDF, 162 KB)
Learn how to pull up medication for penile injections, how to inject the medication, and about possible side effects from the procedure.

Prostate Biopsy Patient Information (PDF, 54 KB)
A prostate biopsy is an in-­office procedure to remove small pieces of suspicious tissue from the prostate. The tissue is then sent to a pathologist to be examined for prostate cancer cells.

Vasectomy Patient Information (PDF, 197 KB)
A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure done in the office to block semen traveling from the testicles to the outside of the body. It is performed when a couple decides they do not want any more children. This procedure provides sterilization.

Female Patient Education

Adult Female Clean Intermittent Bladder Self-Catheterization Patient Information (PDF, 64 KB)
Clean intermittent self-catheterization is the complete emptying of urine from the bladder using a catheter.

Pelvic Floor Exercises Patient Information (PDF, 98 KB)
Learn Kegel's exercises for the contraction of your pelvic floor muscles to improve or maintain control of the bowel and bladder.

General Patient Education

Urodynamics Patient Information (PDF, 55 KB)
Urodynamics is a test used to observe the function of the bladder and its surrounding muscles. 

Ureteral Stent Patient Information (PDF, 69 KB)
Review guidelines to follow while your ureteral stent is in place.

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