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What is a Vasectomy?
January 21, 2019
A vasectomy is a simple and safe minimally-invasive surgery done by a doctor in a clinic, office or hospital. During the procedure, the small tubes called vas deferens that carry sperm are blocked or...
When Should You Get A PSA Test?
January 15, 2019
The prostate gland is a critical component of the male reproductive system. Located just underneath the bladder and in front of the rectum, the tiny walnut-sized gland helps to make semen — the fluid...
Diagnosis and Treatment of Urologic Cancer
January 4, 2019
Urologic cancers are on the rise and here at Advanced Urology Institute we are seeing more and more cases every year. A urologic cancer is one that occurs in any organ of either the urinary system or...
Kidney Stone Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
December 14, 2018
There are a lot of kidney stone cases in Florida, thanks to dehydration from the extremely hot weather and diets that include a lot of tea, meat, salt and other highly rich foods associated with the...
Erectile Dysfunction Diagnosis and Treatment
December 12, 2018
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also called impotence, is a man’s inability to achieve or maintain an erection that’s hard or firm enough for sexual intercourse. Occasional ED is quite common among men,...
How are Kidney Stones Treated?
December 3, 2018
Kidney stones are a common cause of agonizing and debilitating pain in men and women. In the United States, the stones account for over one million hospital visits and more than 300,000 emergency...
Becoming a Urologist with Dr. Rishi Modh
November 26, 2018
Being a urologist is an opportunity to help people and make a difference in their lives. As a urologist, people come to you with sensitive and often awkward conditions of the genitourinary tract and...
Options for Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
November 22, 2018
The prostate is a tiny gland situated between the bladder and the penis. But as men get older, the gland grows larger, putting pressure on the urethra and bladder and causing urinary problems. An...
Becoming a Urologist with Dr. Sean Heron
November 19, 2018
If I had to do it again, I would still happily choose urology. I really love urology and I’m always excited about the opportunity it offers to listen to people talk about distressing conditions,...
Advantages and Disadvantages of Robotic Technology in Urology
November 14, 2018
Robot-assisted (robotic) surgery uses small instruments attached to a robot’s arm to conduct surgical procedures. A qualified, highly-skilled surgeon controls the robotic arm, using it to enhance...
Becoming a Urologist with Dr. Shaw Zhou
November 8, 2018
Specializing in urology means a lifelong commitment to serving the sick, particularly those with troubling, embarrassing and sometimes life-threatening conditions. Urologists diagnose, treat and care...
How is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed
November 6, 2018
About 70 percent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer through PSA screening have low-risk, low-grade disease. Unfortunately, over 90 percent of these men are placed under aggressive treatment soon...