• Cyst

    A newly formed body cavity filled with fluid.

  • Cystoscope

    Endoscopic device with a camera for examining the bladder. Inserted through the urethra.

  • Cystoscopy

    Examination of the bladder using an endoscope.

  • Cystostomy

    Catheter for draining the bladder.

  • Cytostatics

    Medications that kill cells or inhibit cell growth. Used for the treatment of cancer.

  • da Vinci surgical system

    Surgical robots.

  • Defibrillation

    Electric shock therapy used to treat ventricular fibrillation of the heart.

  • Denosumab

    This biologically generated human RANKL antibody helps to inhibit the functioning and number of bone cells that break down bone tissue. It takes effect very quickly. However the effect also declines very quickly once Denosumab is discontinued. The antibodies are injected under the skin twice a year.

  • Dialysis

    Blood cleaning technique used to remove metabolic waste products from the blood.

  • Diaphragm

    Muscle separating the chest and abdomen. Important respiratory muscle.

  • Discharge

    Patient condition upon discharge - Speed of the discharge process after confirmation of a discharge - Home care instructions received