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In-Office Procedures Specialist

Urologists located in Pasadena, CA

In-Office Procedures services offered in Pasadena, CA

Whether you’re in pain or having a hard time urinating, you need prompt care that delivers an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. The best way to get the care you deserve is with comfortable and convenient in-office procedures at Pasadena Urological Medical Group. Their experienced team offers a full complement of in-office procedures, ranging from diagnostic testing to urology treatments and prostate management. To schedule an in-office procedure, call the office in Pasadena, California, or book an appointment online today.

In-Office Procedures Q&A

What in-office diagnostic procedures might I receive?

Among the many diagnostic procedures performed in the office, four of the most common include:

Ultrasound

Ultrasound produces detailed images of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, scrotum, and penis, allowing your provider to diagnose the cause of your symptoms.

Urinalysis

A urinalysis detects signs of many urological problems, such as urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and kidney stones.

Urodynamic studies

Urodynamic studies include a group of diagnostic tests showing how your urinary tract stores and releases urine. Your provider does urodynamic studies to diagnose urinary incontinence and the cause of problems like pain during urination.

PSA screening

This is a blood test that screens for prostate cancer.

What in-office procedures manage prostate problems?

Pasadena Urological Medical Group treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (an enlarged prostate) with advanced in-office procedures. 

For example, they use the Rezūm® System and perform transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) to eliminate prostate tissue that is blocking the urethra. They also specialize in the UroLift® System, which uses implants to gently pull the tissues away from the urethra.

Are endoscopies an in-house procedure?

Yes, the team performs in-house endoscopies. Your provider inserts a narrow, tube-like scope into your penis and gently guides it through the urethra to your prostate and bladder.

The scope holds a camera that sends high-definition images to a monitor. Your provider examines the tissues and treats problems using the endoscope. For example, they may remove parts of the prostate (transurethral resection of the prostate) or perform a cystoscopy.

During a cystoscopy, your provider uses the scope to examine your urethra and bladder. They diagnose and treat problems such as bladder cancer, urinary tract infections, and incontinence.

What are other urology procedures done in-house?

Pasadena Urological Medical Group performs a wide range of urology procedures in the office. This is only a partial list:

  • Vasectomy (to prevent men from getting their partner pregnant)
  • Catheterization (to treat urinary tract problems)
  • InterStim® stage 1 (trial for overactive bladder neuromodulation treatment)
  • Botox® injections (to treat an overactive bladder)
  • Xiaflex® injections (to treat Peyronie’s disease)
  • Intravesical treatments (to treat bladder cancer and interstitial cystitis)
  • Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) immunotherapy (to treat bladder cancer)
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS, to treat an overactive bladder)

The skilled team offers comprehensive care to women and men with urology problems. 

If you have urinary tract symptoms like difficulty urinating or bladder or testicular pain, don’t wait to schedule an appointment. Call the office or book online today.