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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 13, 2020
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Salvage radiation after prostate removal shows excellent cancer control and reduced complications

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 12, 2020
1 min

Chemotherapy in the bladder an option when BCG fails in treatment of superficial bladder cancer

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 11, 2020
1 min

Chemotherapy prior to bladder surgery greatly improves the surgery outcomes

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 10, 2020
1 min

Mitomycin C may replace tumor resection in bladder cancer surgery

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 9, 2020
1 min

UroLift continues to do well in "real world" studies

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 8, 2020
1 min

Diet is associated with decreased Erectile Dysfunction

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 7, 2020
1 min

Recovery from kidney surgery takes 4-8 weeks, even when using minimally invasive techniques

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 6, 2020
1 min

MRI is becoming more useful in the detection of significant prostate cancer

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 6, 2020
1 min

Sexual function is a significant consideration when undergoing treatment for BPH

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 4, 2020
1 min

Finasteride/Dutasteride do not make prostate cancer worse

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 3, 2020
1 min

UroLift performs better than Rezume in the “real world”

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 2, 2020
1 min

Partial ureterectomy is an alternative to complete nephroureterctomy for upper tract bladder cancer

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Oct 1, 2020
1 min

Patients with intermediate risk prostate cancer do worse on Active Surveillance

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 30, 2020
1 min

Delaying prostate surgery for prostate cancer does not increase risk

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 29, 2020
1 min

UroLift updates in the BPH guidelines

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 27, 2020
1 min

Finasteride/Dutasteride do not increase the risk of depression

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 26, 2020
1 min

MRI does not replace prostate biopsy on Active Surveillance for prostate cancer

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 24, 2020
1 min

Bladder Cancer patients who actively smoke do worse

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 23, 2020
1 min

HIFU, not quite ready for prime time

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

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Manuel S. Eisenberg

Sep 19, 2020
1 min

Reduction of repeat prostate biopsies on Active Surveillance for prostate cancer

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

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