A vasectomy is a medical sterilization procedure for men, and is performed within approximately 15 minutes by surgically cutting or “sealing” the tubes which contain male sperm in an effort to permanently prevent future pregnancies.

Prostate biopsies aim to remove suspicious tissue from the prostate using a needle to collect tissue samples for further examination.

A cystoscopy involves either the full or partial removal of an individual’s bladder. This procedure may be done to remove a cyst or combat invasive cancer located in the bladder.

Ureteroscopies are meant to address kidney stones; Using a small telescope called a ureteroscope, urologists are able to travel through the urethra, to the bladder, to the ureter, and ultimately to the point where the kidney stone(s) is located. Although ureteroscopies can be performed as an outpatient procedure, some patients may require an overnight hospital stay.