We believe that health is all about teamwork. Your participation and involvement can make an impact and below are educational resources just for you. These handouts will provide you with knowledge of your urological problem and additional information to the what your urologist already discussed. Feel free to browse around.
Post Operative Care Instructions and Resources
We are committed to ensuring that you are back on your feet as quickly and stress-free as possible.
Whether you have been discharged home with a Foley catheter, a ureteric stent, of if you are looking for answers to commonly asked questions, these resources are here to help you.
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Bladder Function
Kegel Exericses
Kegel Exercises (also known as pelvic floor exercises) can help improve your urinary function. These exercises are applicable to patients with Overactive Bladder (OAB), Stress Incontinence, and after prostate surgery. They can also help with bladder emptying in Dysfunctional Voiding.
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Bladder Retraining
Timed voiding and urge suppression may be recommended to you if you experience urgency and frequent urination. This approach can go a long way in improving your quality of life.
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Good Toileting Habits
Learn about fluid and diet strategies (and other tips) to improve bladder function and some other “Do’s” and “Don’ts”.
Estrogen & Lower Urinary Tract Function
Estrogen plays an important role in the health of the urinary tract in women. Learn more about the ways estrogen impacts urinary function and urinary tract infections.
Additional Resources for Lower Urinary Tract Function
Click this link for additional resources including pelvic floor physiotherapists, stress incontinence devices, cranberry supplements and more.
Bowel Function (Constipation) & Lower Urinary Tract Function
Did you know that good bowel function promotes good urinary function? Learn about ways to manage your bowel and improve your urinary symptoms.
Vulvar Skin Care
Vulvovaginal health is important for urogenital function…read on to understand these common conditions.
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections are common in women and most will have normal urinary tracts…so why do UTIs occur?
Kidney Stones
Diet and Kidney Stones
To avoid future kidney stones, it is important to keep a dilute urine (hydrate!) and minimize animal protein, oxalate and salt in the diet as all these can promote stone formation. Read on for details.
Lithotripsy
Have you been referred for Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy at Vancouver General Hospital? Find out more on how to prepare for your procedure.
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Prostate Health
Enucleation
North Shore Urology is one of only two centres in British Columbia which offers laser enucleation of the prostate for benign enlargement of the prostate.
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