Radiation therapy is one of the most common treatments for prostate cancer. Radiation therapy involves the use of high-energy rays or radiation to kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy is typically recommended if the cancer is still localized and has not yet spread outside the prostate gland. Radiation can be used after surgery and combined with
Read MoreBenefits of Your Urological Surgeon Performing a Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
If you have a urological condition that is unresponsive to conservative interventions, the prospect of undergoing a surgery can understandably become unsettling. The good news is you now have minimally invasive options, such as that powered by the da Vinci® robotic technology, which has been touted by experts for the superior outcomes it delivers. Since
Read MoreBenefits of Having a No-needle, No-scalpel Vasectomy
Did you know that the no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) technique was first developed in China? In the 1970s, Dr. Li Shunqiang introduced the NSV technique to address men’s fear of the procedure and promoting vasectomy use in the country. It made a foray into the United States in 1984, and since then, it has become a
Read MoreWhen Is Hormone Treatment an Option for Prostate Cancer?
Patients who have prostate cancer may be recommended by their urologist to undergo hormone therapy to boost their cancer treatment. Hormone therapy – or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) – for prostate cancer aims to reduce the body’s production of testosterone, which can help prostate cancer grow in a man’s body. The goal of this treatment
Read MoreCommon In-Office Urology Procedures
A urologist is a specialist your primary care physician will likely refer you to if you are experiencing problems in your genitourinary tract: your kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder, urethra, and penis. A urologist is also your go-to when you decide you no longer want to have any more children, and you need an effective
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