A day never goes by without seeing numerous advertisements which usually are buried deep within the sports pages that advocate various... Read more »
Moderate to advanced prostate cancer will nearly always require surgery as part of the treatment plan. Though nerve sparing surgery is... Read more »
Dear Dr. Motola, As the wife of one who is scheduled for robotic prostate surgery in a few weeks, I would welcome any advice or insights... Read more »
In this era of minimally invasive medicine, one of the options for the treatment of prostate cancer is the use of radiation therapy. This... Read more »
Prostate health is a very important topic for men and one that can get overlooked amongst the many women-related health topics. The... Read more »
The term "chronic prostatitis" describes a somewhat vague and poorly understood condition that affects many men, usually in young or middle age. ... Read more »
Cold, dry weather appears to increase the incidence of prostate cancer, US researchers say. Idaho researchers say low vitamin D levels from natural... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
BPH; Benign prostatic hypertrophy (hyperplasia); Prostate - enlarged Prevention References Bent S, Kane C, Shinohara K, et... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAbrams P, Chapple C, Khoury S, Roehrborn C, de la Rosette J; International Scientific Committee. Evaluation and treatment of lower urinary... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
SurgerySeveral surgical approaches are used to treat BPH. Reasons for performing prostate surgery include:Persistent or recurrent episodes of urinary... Read more »