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1. Vasectomy This is a common urology procedure that many men get. According to the American Urological Association, 500,000 men get vasectomies each year in the US. Vasectomy is a surgical procedure used for permanent male birth control. During the procedure, the doctor cuts off the supply of sperm to the semen by cutting and sealing the vas deferens, which carries sperm from the testicles. It is an out-patient procedure that only takes about 10-30 minutes. 2. Vasectomy Reversal If a man who has had a vasectomy decides he wants to try and father children again, a vasectomy reversal can be performed. However, vasectomy reversal is not a guarantee the man can conceive a child. Certain factors are necessary for the reversal to be successful. Microsurgical techniques are used to repair the vas deferens. 3. Cystoscopy A cystoscopy is a urology procedure that allows a urologist to examine the lining of the bladder and the urethra. An instrument called a cystoscope is inserted into the urethra and guided to the bladder. The cystoscope is made up of a long, thin tube with a light and a camera at the end. This procedure is commonly used to diagnose and treat bladder conditions. It can also be used to diagnose an enlarged prostate. 4. Prostate Procedures Urologists may perform a number of procedures to diagnose and treat prostate conditions. These include: Prostate biopsy: A procedure to remove samples of tissue from the prostate for examination in a lab. UroLift: A minimally invasive procedure done in-office to treat mild to moderate prostate enlargement. Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA): A procedure that uses radiofrequency ablation to shrink prostate tissue that is pressing into the urethra and causing urinary symptoms. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP):