Finger Lakes Urology Institute - Patient Information

Preparing for surgery

Preparing for urologic surgery involves a number of factors, both mental and physical. As you approach your surgery date, consider how you can best prepare yourself for the procedure and the following healthy recovery.

Discharge instructions

Find instructions for returning home after some of the most common urology procedures at Finger Lakes Urology Institute.

• Collagen injection
• Cystoscopy
• Cytoscopy, internal urethrotomy
• Cystolithalopaxy
• Cyrosurgical ablation of the prostate
• Circumcision
• Hermaturia (blood in urine)
• Supra-pubic catheter care
• Transurethral resection of the bladder neck
• Transurethral resection of the prostate
• Ureteral stent placement
• Ureteroscopy