Technical modification of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy for prostate cancer improves recovery of continence after surgery In men diagnosed with prostate cancer that is localised to the prostate gland, surgery (radical prostatectomy) or radiotherapy are the main treatment options. For surgery,…
Nobody wants a prostate biopsy. However, men are recommended to undergo a prostate biopsy if they are deemed to have a higher risk of having prostate cancer, which can be due to either an abnormal prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood…
While I was reviewing the latest research on prostate cancer, the majority were on different surgical techniques, medications, and radiotherapy. But I stumbled upon an interesting research on yoga! As we know, yoga is the practice of isometric exercises, breath…
WHAT IS CIRCUMCISION? Circumcision is a procedure which involves removing the foreskin (the piece of skin that covers the round tip of the penis) from the penis. Patients choose to circumcise for various reasons. Some patients undergo circumcision for religious reasons. Others…
There has been a renewed interest in the use of vaccines in disease prevention in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What most people do not know is that there are vaccines available for the prevention of Urinary Tract…
Prostate cancer is globally the second most common cancer in men. It is also the fifth leading cause of cancer death in men. Global cancer deaths in malesThe PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a simple blood test to detect prostate…
At Urohealth Medical Clinic, we use Urolift and Rezum water vapor therapy to treat many patients with prostate enlargement. Why is that? Are these our only options? The answer is no, we are comprehensive in the treatments that we offer…
Patient A was suffering from frustrating urinary symptoms with retention of urine and an overactive bladder. Dr Tricia Kuo, who subspecializes in functional disorders discussed extensively with patient A her treatment options and she decided for Sacral Nerve Stimulation (SNS)…
Mr C was referred by his general practitioner (GP) for incidental finding of an 8mm kidney stone on ultrasound. Due to the possibility of the stone causing an obstruction and pain in the future, he decided for treatment. We discussed…
Prostate cancer affects 14% of men in Singapore. This incidence is slowly growing. When picked up early from screening PSA it can easily be treated and managed.The treatments include the use of radiation to the prostate and robotic minimally invasive…
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