Morcellation devices in surgery. Laparoscopic morcellation is commonly used at surgery to remove bulky specimens from the abdomen using minimally invasive techniques. Historically, morcellation was performed using a device that required the surgeon or assistant to manually 'squeeze' the handle.
Endocrine functions of the kidneys. The kidneys produce three important hormones: erythropoietin, calcitriol (1,25- dihydroxycholecalciferol) and renin. They also synthesize prostaglandins, which affect many processes in the kidneys.
At the same time that the sphincters relax, the smooth muscle in the walls of the urinary bladder contract to expel urine from the bladder. Production of Hormones. The kidneys produce and interact with several hormones that are involved in the control of systems outside of the urinary system. 1  Calcitriol.2  Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D in the human body.roduction of Hormones. The kidneys produce and interact with several hormones that are involved in the control of systems outside of the urinary system. 1  Calcitriol. 2  Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D in the human body.