Kidney stones, medically known as renal calculi or nephrolithiasis, are solid crystalline deposits that develop within the kidneys. Although we tend to talk about “a kidney stone” as if all stones are the same, there are several distinctly different types. Knowing the composition of a kidney stone matters. Different stones have different causes, appearances, recurrence […]
Calcium oxalate stones are the most common type of urinary tract stone. Although the name may suggest that eating too much calcium is the problem, the biology is considerably more complicated. Stone formation reflects the interaction between urine volume, calcium, oxalate, citrate, sodium, dietary factors, genetics and, in some patients, underlying metabolic or gastrointestinal conditions. […]
Most kidney stones need to be passed, fragmented or surgically removed. Uric acid stones are different. Unlike calcium-based stones, a true uric acid stone can often be chemically dissolved inside the urinary tract simply by changing the acidity of the urine. This treatment is known as oral dissolution therapy, urinary alkalinisation or oral chemolysis. For […]
The Gambaro Family and The Wesley Hospital: A Partnership Supporting Better Prostate Cancer Care For more than a decade, the Gambaro family and community have built an important relationship with The Wesley Hospital in Brisbane, helping raise awareness and significant funding for prostate cancer care. What began as a fundraising luncheon has developed into an […]
Robotic surgery has transformed modern urology. Now, the technology is evolving again. The da Vinci SP® (Single Port) Surgical System represents a new generation of robotic-assisted surgery designed to allow complex operations to be performed through one small surgical access point, rather than the multiple abdominal ports traditionally required for robotic surgery. For suitable patients, […]
Excellence, experience and innovation in urological care When considering complex urological surgery, the technology available is important. Just as important, however, are the surgeon’s experience, the expertise of the theatre team, the hospital infrastructure and the systems supporting the patient before, during and after surgery. For patients undergoing robotic urological surgery in Brisbane, The Wesley […]
A modern surgical option for very large benign prostate enlargement Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or benign prostate enlargement, becomes increasingly common as men age. For many men, symptoms can initially be controlled with medication or minimally invasive treatments. However, when the prostate becomes very large, simply creating a small channel through the prostate may not […]
The Traditional Benchmark for Prostate Surgery For decades, Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) has been one of the most established surgical treatments for urinary obstruction caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Although newer technologies such as GreenLight laser vaporisation, HoLEP, Aquablation, Rezūm and robotic-assisted simple prostatectomy/enucleation have expanded the treatment menu, TURP remains an […]
A Modern, Low-Bleeding Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate Benign prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is extremely common as men get older. As the prostate enlarges around the urethra, it can gradually restrict urinary flow, rather like slowly tightening a collar around the urinary pipe. Symptoms may include: A slow or weak urinary […]
Finding a red or fleshy lump around the opening of the urethra can understandably be alarming. Fortunately, one of the most common causes, particularly in women after menopause, is a urethral caruncle. A urethral caruncle is usually benign (non-cancerous) and may cause no problems at all. However, because several other conditions can look similar, a […]