Treatments
Use the options below to explore potential treatments for your medical needs.
Types of treatment or procedure:
Circumcision
A circumcision is a surgical operation to remove all, or part of, your foreskin. This procedure is available to adult patients and children aged 3+ for medical purposes only.
Epididymal surgery
Your epididymis is a tube just above your testicles that stores sperm. Sometimes fluid builds up in this area, causing an epidigymal cyst. This is usually harmless but in some cases will need to be removed.
Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction)
Gynaecomastia surgery is a cosmetic treatment to reduce the size of male breasts.
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
HoLEP is a minimally invasive procedure that removes tissue from your prostate that is causing obstruction.
Orchidectomy
An orchidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles (bilateral orchidectomy).
Prostate resection (TURP)
A prostate resection involves removing prostate tissue to relieve the pressure on your urethra.
Prostate surgery
Prostate surgery involves reducing the size of the prostate gland.
Prostatic Urethral Lift - the UroLift® System at Tees Hospital
At Nuffield Health Tees Hospital, we now perform this revolutionary procedure to treat an enlarged prostate.
Vasectomy or male sterilisation
A vasectomy is a surgical procedure to stop the transfer of sperm during ejaculation. It is a simple, reliable method of contraception. In some cases it is reversible, but you should really think of it as a permanent option.