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This invaluable resource for GPs and patients alike, has been written by Assoc Prof. Paul Cozzi as a comprehensive, accessible guide for anyone interested in prostate health. If you would like a copy please phone our rooms. Read more
A cystoscopy is a telescopic inspection of the bladder. Until recently cystoscopy required the use of rigid metal instruments. With the advent of new technology flexible cystoscopes have been constructed which are soft and very small… Read more
Prostatic ultrasound or TRUS is performed with a special ultrasound probe which is passed up the back passage and allows visualization of the prostate gland. Read more
Cystoscopy is a telescopic inspection of the bladder. This involves the introduction of a telescope to your bladder which allows the doctor to see the inside of the bladder and urethra. Read more
Prior to your admission to hospital, it will be necessary for you to stop taking certain medications, which are known to affect blood clotting. Read more
This information is designed to help you prepare for your surgery. It will also help you plan how to take care of yourself in the weeks following your discharge from hospital. Read more
There are many forms of contraception available, and consideration needs to be given to the most appropriate form for your particular situation. Read more
Uric acid is a break down of a form of protein called purine. When purines are broken down they form uric acid and this is excreted in the urine. Read more
A ureteric stent (JJ stent, double J stent or pig-tail stent) is a plastic tube inserted into your ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of the urine flow from the kidney. Read more
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A catheter valve is a device used to drain urine from a urethral or supra pubic catheter, as an alternative to a drainage bag. Read more
Drink at least 2 Litres of fluid daily – this will help prevent infections and catheter blockage. Read more
Self-catheterisation is a form of treatment designed to help those people whose bladders cannot empty properly. Read more
If you need to purchase incontinence pads or you wish to trial a different pad, then these companies will send out samples for you to try. Read more
Interstitial Cystitis (I/C) is a “symptom complex”, which means in medical terms it is often called many names, but the patient suffers the same symptoms. Read more
You will need to sit when voiding. As you void, try to relax your pelvis. Gently strain to help empty your bladder. Read more
TUMT is a proven nonsurgical alternative for treating symptomatic and obstructive benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as an outpatient treatment. Read more
Cryosurgery is a technique that utilises extremely low temperatures to destroy tissue. Read more
High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) works by generating small areas of energy about the size of a grain of rice. The release of this energy within the prostate causes the tissue to heat up. Read more
All men have a significant risk of developing microfocal prostate cancer during their lifetime. Whilst only a relatively small number (approximately 13%) will develop clinical disease, those who do so, can suffer the adverse effects which… Read more
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A prolonged erection can be a rare side effect of Caverject,bimix or trimix use. This can be harmful to the penis. Read more
What is Peyronie’s Disease? Peyronie’s disease (named after Francois de la Peyronie, surgeon to King Louis XV of France) is the hardening of tissue (fibrosis) in the penis. Read more
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Minipress or Prazosin is a drug that blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors or certain types of smooth muscle. Read more
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