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Tools

The material and technological toolkit of functional and reconstructive urology has four parts: instruments on the tray, technology platforms in the operating room, biomaterials implanted into patients, and the gear the surgeon wears. Each subsection is a searchable reference organized by how these tools are used in practice. For intraoperative agents (ICG, FloSeal, fibrin sealants, TXA, and the rest), see Intraoperative adjuncts under Pharmacology. For other drugs, see Pharmacology.

  • InstrumentsSearchable reference to surgical instruments, from needle holders and retractors to endoscopes and robotic tools.
  • TechnologyRobotic platforms and energy devices used in reconstructive surgery.
  • BiomaterialsSearchable reference to implants and indwelling materials: mesh, grafts, prosthetics, stents, catheters and drains.
  • GearSurgeon's equipment: optical aids (loupes, headlights), radiation protection (lead aprons, thyroid shield, leaded glasses, dosimetry) and ergonomics (shoes, compression stockings, mats, saddle stools).