There is approximately a 25% risk of cancer coming back after prostatectomy for prostate cancer. The risk is elevated if worrisome...

A course of BCG bacteria in the bladder over 6 weeks is the standard of care for treatment of intermediate or high-risk superficial...

Studies have shown improved cancer control when patients receive chemotherapy prior to radical cystectomy (complete bladder removal). A...

A recent experimental study took a limited number of patients (120 total patients) with a history of superficial/early stage bladder...

Results of UroLift were evaluated in a group of 2000 patients. Of these patients, 153 required some type of intervention during follow...

Many factors can affect erectile dysfunction such as age, body weight, and other health issues such as high blood pressure or diabetes. ...

Over the last 30 years, there has been a transition to minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic or robotic techniques, in the...

Traditional imaging such as x-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans have limited ability to see into the prostate and find malignancy. MRI has...

The majority of men over 50 years old have some degree of urinary symptoms due to an enlarge prostate.  Both medications and surgery for...

Alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride) help prevent growth of the prostate and worsening of urinary symptoms in men. ...

A recent study compared the early outcomes of UroLift (prostatic urethral lift) versus Rezume (prostate steam therapy) in patients in the...

Urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer) affecting the ureter has traditionally been treated with complete kidney and ureter removal. A...

For patients with low risk prostate cancer, Active Surveillance has become an accepted and at times preferred treatment strategy. ...

The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has led to disruptions in medical care. A review of prostate cancer patients, including those with more...

UroLift (prostatic urethral lift) is a featured management in the treatment of enlarged prostate/BPH. Recent American Urologic...

Finasteride and dutasteride are 2 common medications for the long-term treatment of an enlarged prostate. There has been some concern...

Observation (Active Surveillance) after initial diagnosis of low-risk prostate cancer is safe and becoming more wide spread. Active...

Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. A recent study evaluated over 13,000 patients and found that patients who are...

The goal of all cancer treatment is to reduce the risk of danger from the cancer, while minimizing side effects and risk of recurrence. ...

For low risk prostate cancer, Active Surveillance to monitor the cancer is often preferred over surgery or radiation. A downside to...