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Kidney Cancer and what you need to know

Here we take an overview of the kidneys’ anatomy and the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatments for kidney cancer. Kidney cancer develops when abnormal cells in the kidneys start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. A mass of cancerous cells is called a malignant tumour, or more… Read more
Prostate Cancer and everything you need to know

Here we overview the prostate’s anatomy and the different types, causes, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland start to mutate and grow uncontrollably and more rapidly than normal cells. These abnormal cells can sometimes grow outside the prostate and into different parts of… Read more
Smoking and its Urological Impacts

Smoking is closely linked with several chronic conditions and should be avoided for the sake of your health. Here we take a look at some of the urological impacts of smoking. Cigarette smoking is most commonly associated with lung cancer and cardiovascular disease, but did you know it is closely linked with many urological conditions?… Read more
Urinary Tract Infections and 5 ways to prevent them

Urinary tract infections are very common, especially in women, but they can be avoided. Here are 5 simple ways to help prevent UTI’s. If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection, you’ll know how uncomfortable they can be – the constant urgent need to go to the bathroom, the burning sensation when you pee. You’ll… Read more
Blood In The Urine (Hematuria) and its causes

Blood in the urine can be caused by several different issues, ranging from strenuous exercise to kidney disease or bladder stones. There are several reasons for blood being present in the urine (hematuria). Many of these are benign and should not be a cause for distress. However, everyone should be evaluated as it can be… Read more
The 3 Different Types of Urinary Diversion Explained

There are three different types of urinary diversion, each applicable for different situations. Let’s take a closer look at all three. A urinary diversion is required when the bladder can no longer function normally as a reservoir for storing urine. It is a surgical procedure that redirects urine flow out of the body due to… Read more
Managing Erectile Dysfunction With Robotic Surgery

Erectile dysfunction is a potential complication from some surgeries. However, robotic surgery minimises this risk greatly. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection, a firm enough erection needed for sexual intercourse, or the inability to sustain an erection long enough to achieve sexual climax. It’s surprisingly common, especially among older men, and it is almost… Read more
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and how it works

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally invasive procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Here is a look at the procedure, recovery, risks and possible side effects. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate – otherwise more simply known as holmium laser prostate surgery or abbreviated as HoLEP – is a minimally invasive… Read more