Why Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy?
April 13, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Radical Prostatectomy
Why Laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is a technique of performing a surgical operation using instruments inserted through narrow hollow tubes (‘ports’) rather than through a larger incision, as in traditional surgery. The result is shorter hospitalisation and convalescence, less bleeding and post-operative pain and fewer wound complications. Although laparoscopy is a type of keyhole surgery, the view [...]
Laser Vaporization of the Enlarged Prostate
April 12, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Laser Vaporization
This is a medical presentation, concerning the Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP), after implantation of Mentor maleable penile prothesis using the greenlight PV Laser. Dr. Aref Elseweifi, Consultant of Urology. Please, comment and subscribe to our channel.
Managing a Rising PSA after Radiation Therapy
April 12, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under PSA Blood Test, Radiation Therapy
In some men, the PSA may still rise after radiation therapy. Is this dangerous? Do all men need to be treated? Can those who are potentially in danger be identified and selectively treated. Learn the answers in the accompanying video.
Advances in Personalized Prostate Cancer Therapy
April 12, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Prostate Cancer
Dr. Phillip Kantoff, a leader in prostate cancer therapy, presents an update in the personalized therapies for prostate cancer. Dr. Kantoff is the Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary Cancer at the Dana Farber Cancer Center and Chief of Solid Tumor Oncology at Harvard University School of Medicine. Series: Jonsson Cancer Center at UCLA [...]
Detecting Prostate Cancer Early!
April 11, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Prostate Cancer
In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Dr. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) of Cornell Urology discusses the critical importance of early detection in prostate cancer and the benefits it has for prostate cancer patients. Be sure to send this prostate cancer health video to all of your friends who are [...]
Enlarged Prostate Causes and Treatment
April 10, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Enlarged Prostate
Dr. Ryan Barnes from Virginia Urology in Richmond, Virginia talks about BPH, its symptoms, what causes it and how it is treated. Enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) affects over 17 million men in the US.
Dr Whiting on Prostate Health and Inflammation
April 9, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Natural Prostate Health
Prostate inflammation, leading to restricted urination, bladder & kidney infections and other complications, is the number one reason why men over 50 visit their medical doctors. Currently there are three medications used for this problem and they are only about 35 to 40 percent effective. They have considerable side effects in many users as well. [...]
Prostate Cancer screening and treatment options!
April 8, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Alternative Treatments
Michael Cohen, MD from Lawrenceville Urology and Capital Health in Trenton, NJ discusses prostate cancer screening and prostate cancer treatment options including robotic davinci prostatectomy and robotic Cyberknife radiation therapy.
Prostate Cancer risk assessment information
April 7, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Prostate Disease Prevention
National recognized expert, Christopher Kane, MD, Urology Chief, UCSD Medical Center, reviews Prostate Cancer epidemiology and risk assessment information such as serum PSA, clinical stage, Gleason grade and biopsy information. He also reviews the stage and risk migration that has occurred throughout the PSA era. Finally, Dr. Kane reviewed robotic radical prostatectomy and how this [...]
Prostate Cancer Prevention and Screening
April 6, 2010 by Administrator
Filed under Prostate Disease Prevention
Are there modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer? Nutrition? Environment? June Chan, UCSF Division of Cancer Epidemiology, explores the nutritional and hormonal risk factors for prostate cancer. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [2/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 15574]
