Urology

Shockwaves, Ultrasound, and Magnets – A New Hope for Men with Erectile Dysfunction

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What if a pill is not the answer? For the past twenty years, when a man came to me with erectile dysfunction (ED), I usually reached for my prescription pad. Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors, or PDE5 inhibitors, drugs like sildenafil, tadalafil, and vardenafil, have helped millions of men. They are safe, effective, and easy to […]

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Prostate Surgery – Better Erectile Function and Urinary Control After Prostate Cancer Treatment

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The Hidden Cost of Prostate Cancer Surgery Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. The good news is that when caught early, it is often curable. The standard treatment for localized prostate cancer is surgery to remove the prostate gland. For many men, this surgery saves their lives. Two common side

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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: HIFU, Cryoablation, and IRE as Precision Alternatives

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Prostate cancer is the most common non skin cancer in American men, with more than 300,000 new cases expected in 2026. For decades, the standard treatments for localized prostate cancer were radical prostatectomy (surgical removal of the entire prostate) or radiation therapy. While effective, these whole gland treatments often cause significant side effects: urinary incontinence,

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New Minimally Invasive Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaTreatments: Urocross and Innovations

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects nearly 50% of men over 50 and up to 80% of men over 70. Symptoms such as frequent urination, weak stream, and nocturia disrupt sleep, work, and quality of life. For decades, the standard surgical treatment was transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) – effective but associated with risks of

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Beyond Pills: Advances in Gene Therapy, Neuromodulation, and Implants for Overactive Bladder and Erectile Dysfunction

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For millions of Americans, overactive bladder (OAB) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are daily struggles that standard medications fail to resolve. While oral drugs help many patients, a significant number either do not respond adequately or cannot tolerate side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, or headaches. Modern urology now offers powerful alternatives beyond pills. From

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Artificial Intelligence in Urology: How AI Enhances Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in medicine. In 2025 and 2026, AI-powered systems have become practical tools that help urologists detect prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer with accuracy rivaling that of expert radiologists. Machine learning algorithms integrated with MRI, CT, and even cystoscopy images are now reducing unnecessary biopsies, improving risk prediction,

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AUA Guideline Updates – What You Need to Know About Hematuria and Recurrent UTI

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Two of the most common reasons people visit a urologist are actually hematuria (blood in the urine) and recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) in women. In 2025, the American Urological Association (AUA) released major updates to its clinical guidelines for both conditions, fundamentally changing how doctors evaluate and manage them. These changes mean fewer invasive

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Erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment together

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By John K. Matsuura, MD | Medically Reviewed by Christopher W. Boelter, MD |Last updated 16 January 2026 Men looking for erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment are usually facing two interconnected problems: unreliable erections and progressive urinary symptoms. In 2026 U.S. search behavior, this combined intent appears in queries such as enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction, tadalafil for benign

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Flomax (Tamsulosin) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Erectile Dysfunction

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By John K. Matsuura, MD | Medically Reviewed by Christopher W. Boelter, MD |Last updated 13 January 2026 Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause lower urinary tract symptoms like weak stream, hesitancy, and frequent nighttime urination. Erectile dysfunction means ongoing difficulty getting or keeping an erection firm enough for sex. Many men experience both,

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Common Pediatric Urological Conditions and How Our Clinic Manages Them

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By John K. Matsuura, MD | Medically Reviewed by Christopher W. Boelter, MD |Last updated 10 December 2025 Overview of Pediatric Urological Care Pediatric urological conditions are more common than many parents expect, yet they are often underrecognized in early childhood. Disorders involving the kidneys, bladder, urinary tract, and reproductive organs can appear at birth or develop as a child grows.

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