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
Urinary incontinence or urination and sexual problems are a consequence of pelvic floor dysfunction. Drs. Rioja, specialists in Urology and members of Top Doctors, explain the treatment of this pathology. What exactly is pelvic floor pathology? The pelvic floor is a structure composed of muscles, fascia and ligaments (collagen) that close the bony opening of … Read more
When is prostate cancer considered suitable for robotic surgery? All patients suffering from prostate cancer with surgical indication benefit from robotic assistance with the da Vinci robot. Benefits of robotic surgery The da Vinci robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is the most advanced surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. Thanks to improvements in vision and maneuverability, … Read more
What is urolithiasis or renal lithiasis? Urolithiasis is the presence of stones (lithiasis, hard masses, “stones”) in the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters and bladder) capable of causing pain, obstruction, bleeding or infection. One or more stones may occur at the same time, and 4 types are distinguished according to their chemical composition: Calcium stones: these … Read more
The kidney acts as a purifier in the organism. The urinary tract are the pipes through which the urine formed after purification of the blood is evacuated. Sometimes small gravel, stones or calculi are formed which can cause obstruction of the ureter (pipe), thus increasing the pressure in the upper urinary tract and in the … Read more
Complications of circumcision, also known as post-ectomy or phimosis surgery, are rare. Because of the emotional impact they can have, measures should be taken to avoid circumcision complications. Therefore, the procedure must be performed in a meticulous manner. Common circumcision complications Superficial hematomas of the penile skin: they occur because a suture comes loose or … Read more
Circumcision is a surgical treatment that solves problems of phimosis (impossibility of preputial retraction), repeated balanitis or discomfort with sex due to a narrow foreskin and/or short frenulum. It is not a sexual mutilation, but the excision of the foreskin that covers the glans penis without affecting in any way the sensitivity or erectile capacity … Read more
The ureters are two small tubes that arise in the renal pelvis and perform the function of carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Dr. Perez-Castro, an expert in Urology, talks about ureteroscopy as a test to determine and/or treat possible anomalies in the urinary tract. What does ureteroscopy consist of? Ureteroscopy is an … Read more
What minimally invasive prostate cancer treatments exist? The gold standard treatment for prostate cancer is laparoscopic removal of the affected gland. There are other treatments such as radiotherapy, but it has been proven that, in the long term, prostate removal treatment is more curative than any of the others. This does not mean that laparoscopic … Read more
Recurrent renal colic may be a reflection of a generalized disease of the body, not just of the kidney. Although the chances of suffering from it can be determined by different factors, it can be considerably reduced with a healthy lifestyle and proper hydration and nutrition. What is a nephritic colic or urinary calculus and … Read more