What is no-scalpel vasectomy? No-scalpel vasectomy is a way of performing the vasectomy operation by using special forceps, which avoids cutting with a scalpel. Thus, this operation can be performed more quickly and with much less discomfort for the patient. The no-scalpel vasectomy was invented by Dr. Li Shunqiang in 1974 in China, at a … Read more
Vasectomy is a definitive and safe surgical practice. That is why patients must be well-informed people, who have previously undergone a blood test in which coagulation is studied, and who do not have any type of circumstantial conditioning that would force them to make a hasty decision which, as a definitive method, could lead to … Read more
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, more commonly known as robotic surgery, is an evolution of laparoscopic surgery. Like laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery is performed through small skin incisions of between five and ten millimeters through which we introduce the operating and vision instruments. The great advantage of these approaches lies in the fact that it allows us … Read more
When is it recommended to perform a biopsy? Prostate biopsy is the removal of a sample of prostate tissue for analysis. It is recommended if abnormalities are observed during a digital rectal examination or if there are elevated values of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in the blood. The aim is to detect early any evidence … Read more
Why does urinary incontinence occur? Urinary incontinence is a disease of high prevalence, which can affect even more than 20% of women in our country. In men, it is somewhat lower but there is also a prevalence of over 5% or 6% depending on the pathology present in the male. Generally the most frequent urinary … Read more
What foods should prostate cancer patients avoid? There are a number of foods that are not recommended for prostate cancer patients. In this regard, Urology specialists advise avoiding or reducing the consumption of the following foods: It is advisable to reduce or avoid the consumption of white or brown sugar, honey, sweets or candies, among … Read more
In patients with prostate cancer it is important to take care of their diet. There are foods that are not advisable and others that should be ingested. Dr. Chechile, a renowned specialist in Urology, and Director of the Medical Technological Institute and the Institute of Prostatic Diseases at the Dexeus University Institute, explains that there … Read more
What are the solutions for male urinary incontinence, Dr. Rodriguez? For mild to moderate leaks, the solution is to place a “sling” under the urethra to return the urethra to its original position. When the leaks are severe, with losses that can reach several hundred milliliters per day, the most effective solution is the placement … Read more
The multiple therapeutic properties of pomegranate are no secret, but it is only 10 years since this fruit has been experimented with to analyze its usefulness in the treatment of cancer cells. Its high polyphenol content could have anti-tumor qualities; clinical studies are currently being conducted on prostate cancer patients to find out the effects … Read more
What is urinary incontinence? Urinary incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of urine and occurs in both men and women. Is urinary incontinence common in men? Although it is a much more common problem in women, one in four cases of urinary incontinence occurs in men. What is the cause of urine leakage in … Read more