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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