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Winter Hydration: Why We Forget to Drink Water and How it Affects Your Kidneys
As the temperature drops in Sydney, our natural thirst response tends to diminish. While we are quick to carry a water bottle during a scorching January afternoon at Bondi, the cooler winter months often lead to a significant – and potentially dangerous – drop in our daily fluid intake. At Urology Specialist, we often see Read more
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The Gut-Bladder Connection: Can Probiotics Prevent Recurrent UTIs?
The Gut-Bladder Connection: Can Probiotics Help Men Break the Cycle of Recurrent UTIs? When men experience urinary tract infections (UTIs), the conversation usually turns immediately to antibiotics. However, for men dealing with chronic or recurrent symptoms, the traditional “attack the bacteria” approach is only half the battle. Emerging research into the human microbiome suggests that Read more
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Active Surveillance: Why ‘Watching and Waiting’ is Often the Best Strategy for Prostate Cancer
Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment. For many men, the immediate instinct is to “get it out” as quickly as possible. However, modern urology has shifted significantly toward a strategy called Active Surveillance. In 2026, Active Surveillance is now the preferred management for the majority of low-risk prostate cancers in Australia. Here Read more
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Expert Urologic Care with Advanced Surgical Precision in Sydney
Dr Arianayagam has built a reputation as one of New South Wales’ leading urologic surgeons, with a strong focus on cancer surgery and advanced, minimally invasive techniques. With extensive training across robotic, laparoscopic and open procedures, he brings a versatile and highly specialised approach to treating a wide range of urological conditions. At the forefront Read more
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Urological Impacts Caused by Vaping
Vaping is often marketed as a cleaner alternative to smoking, but it is increasingly 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 vaping. While e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco leaf, the aerosol produced is far from Read more
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Focal Therapy: A Targeted Approach to Prostate Cancer That Prioritises Quality of Life
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Australian men. While traditional treatment options like surgery or radiation are often effective, they can carry significant side effects, including urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. For men with localised, low- or intermediate-risk prostate cancer, focal therapy presents an exciting alternative—one that treats the cancer with precision, Read more
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March Is National Kidney Month
Every March, we take the spotlight to focus on kidney health. Kidneys work tirelessly behind the scenes, filtering around 200 quarts of blood every day to remove waste and keep your body in balance. Most of the time, we barely notice them – until something goes wrong. That’s why March is National Kidney Month, when Read more
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Is It a UTI – or Something Else? A Guide for Men with Recurrent Urinary Symptoms
That sudden sting, the “I’ve just been to the bathroom five minutes ago” urgency, or the nagging feeling that something’s not right – most men immediately think urinary tract infection (UTI). UTIs happen, sure, but if the symptoms keep coming back – or never fully go away – it’s worth digging a little deeper. In Read more
