Urological surgeons diagnose and treat disorders and injuries affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They employ both nonsurgical and surgical methods to treat a wide variety of conditions from urinary obstructions to low testosterone (low-T), infertility, and prostate cancer. Although your primary care doctor can help with mild urinary problems, you may
Read MoreProstate Cancer
The PSA Test: A Helpful Screening Tool
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths for men in the United States, second only to lung cancer. As men age, their risk of getting prostate cancer increases dramatically, and the risk is even more pronounced in men with family histories of prostate cancer or for those who have been presenting symptoms. The
Read MoreRecovery from Prostate Cancer Surgery
The most effective treatment for prostate cancer is the radical prostatectomy. This life-saving surgical procedure entails the removal of the entire prostate gland and possibly some of the surrounding tissues as determined by your surgeon. This operation is highly advanced and is performed by your doctor via robotic technology. This new technology involves much less
Read MoreHow to Improve Your Prostate Health
The prostate is notorious for causing health issues for men as they mature. The most common prostate condition is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate. BPH can cause difficulty in urinating and can become a serious issue if left untreated. Inflammation of the prostate and prostate cancer are other fairly common issues
Read MoreTips for a Healthy Prostate
With close to 200,000 new cases diagnosed in the United States each year, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among American men besides skin cancers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – an enlargement of the prostate – is not malignant, but it can obstruct the
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