A partial nephrectomy is an operation to remove a tumour or diseased section of the kidney while preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. Also known as kidney-sparing or nephron-sparing surgery, partial nephrectomy is commonly used to treat localised kidney tumours when the affected tissue can be safely removed without taking out the entire […]
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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 […]
Let’s dive deeper into the world of Focal Therapy and explore its three main therapeutic approaches
Focal Therapy: A Deeper Dive – Exploring HIFU, Cryotherapy, and Laser Ablation Focal therapy has emerged as a promising approach in cancer treatment, offering a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery and radiation.This innovative method targets and destroys cancer cells while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. Recent advancements have led to significant improvements in three primary […]
Protect Your Kidneys With These Diet Tips
Below are some of the best diet tips to help keep your kidneys working hard and strong. Our kidneys play an essential role in our urological health. These little bean-shaped organs work hard to filter and remove wastes and excess fluid from your body. While we don’t think about them much, it is always a […]
Smoking and its link to urological cancer
Did you know that smoking is closely linked with many urological cancers? Read on to find out how smoking links to urological cancers such as bladder, testicular, kidney and prostate cancer. As most are well aware, smoking cigarettes can cause chronic health conditions such as cancer, with lung cancer often standing out as the most […]
8 Tips For Maintaining Kidney Health
Keeping your kidneys in shape is vital for reducing the risk of chronic disease. Check out some of our top tips for keeping your kidney healthy. For the most part, when we try to keep healthy, we have an “overall” outlook on maintaining our physical wellbeing, rather than looking at different parts of the body […]
Does Coffee Effect Kidney Health?
Many of us enjoy our morning cup of coffee, and although we may not consider its effects on our health, caffeine creates many changes throughout the body. But how does it affect the Kidneys? Coffee is one of the world’s favourite beverages, and its popularity has spurred interest in the various effects it has on […]
How can your diet prevent kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hard, solid crystals of various sizes formed from the salts in urine. They can cause pain and infection, and blockages that may result in kidney damage or failure and other complications in the urinary tract. If you have kidney stones, your diet can help prevent them. Check out our handy guide to the […]
When To See Your Doctor For Kidney Pain
Do you experience kidney pain? How often and for how long? Kidney pain can be momentary or fleeting, mild or debilitating, but when is it actually necessary to visit a doctor and inquire about your symptoms? Before you start stressing, there are a few things you should consider when trying to identify the severity of […]
What Are the Signs of Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Failure also known as Acute Renal Failure, is a serious condition in which the kidneys become unable to function to their full capacity. The kidneys are vital to the body’s health and have a range of functions including cleaning the blood, including forming urine, producing hormones and regulating important minerals such as potassium […]
