What Is Uro-Oncology? What Conditions Does It Address?
What Is Uro-Oncology? What Conditions Does It Address? Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a distressing experience for many people. However, today, early diagnosis methods, advanced imaging technologies, and modern
Is It Possible to Live with Only One Kidney?
Is It Possible to Live with One Kidney? “Can I lead a normal life with just one kidney?” This question is asked by people who have lost a kidney due to surgery, who have donated a kidney, or who were born with only one kidney
How to Perform a Self-Exam of the Testicles: A Guide to Early Detection
How to Perform a Self-Exam of the Testicles: A Guide to Early Detection Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers among young men. The good news is that if detected early,
I Drink Water, But I Still Get Kidney Stones—Why?
I Drink Water, But I Still Get Kidney Stones—Why? “I drink 2–3 liters of water a day, but I’ve developed another kidney stone.” I hear this quite often at my clinic. Water
How Long Does Recovery Take After Robotic Prostate Surgery?
How Long Does Recovery Take After Robotic Prostate Surgery? One of the questions patients scheduled for robotic prostate surgery ask me most often is, “When can I return to my normal life?”
Immunotherapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment – Targeted Drug Approaches
Immunotherapy in Prostate Cancer Treatment – Targeted Therapy Approaches Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. In recent years, in addition to surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy,
What Causes a Burning Sensation When Urinating? Is Every Burning Sensation a Sign of an Infection?
What Causes a Burning Sensation When Urinating? Is Every Burning Sensation a Sign of an Infection? A burning sensation when urinating is one of the most common complaints we encounter in both women and men. Most people experience this
A Few Drops Are Getting on My Underwear After I Urinate—Is This Normal?
I Notice a Few Drops of Urine on My Underwear After Urinating—Is This Normal? A few drops of urine appearing on your underwear a few minutes after using the restroom, especially for middle-aged and older adults
What Causes a Weak Urine Stream?
What Causes a Weak Urine Stream? Not having as strong a stream as before when urinating, or having a thin or intermittent stream, is something many people experience, but most of the time
Is Every Case of Back Pain Actually Kidney Pain? What Are the Differences?
Is Every Case of Lower Back Pain Actually Kidney Pain? What Are the Differences? Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in society. However, many people assume that any pain in the lower back region is