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
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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
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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
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Peyronie’s disease is a condition caused by scar tissue buildup, referred to as plaque, that forms inside the penis. The buildup can lead to a bending of the penis. It can also lead to loss of width and length, as well as the development of erectile dysfunction. Fortunately, there are many treatments available for this
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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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