What is BPH? Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly affects men as they age. As the prostate grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urinary symptoms such as: Frequent or urgent need to urinate Difficulty starting urination Weak urine stream or dribbling Getting up multiple […]
A nurse-led urology clinic is now operating at The Friendlies Medical Suites to provide an improved service for patients.Sandra Ilett and Carla Kerr from Community Nurse Service are available to see patients with bowel and bladder issues. – It was a “wraparound service” under the supervision of doctors. – Run by highly qualified, specialized nurses […]
From an Empty Shell to a Fresh New Practice at The Wesley Hospital It is remarkable how quickly an empty shell can become a welcoming new medical practice. After months of planning, construction and careful attention to detail, the renovation of our new rooms at The Wesley Hospital was completed in December 2025. The finished […]
An indwelling urethral catheter is a soft tube passed through the urethra into the bladder. A small balloon holds it in place and urine drains into a bag. It may be needed for a few days after an operation or for longer when the bladder cannot empty safely. The reason for the catheter and a […]
An angiomyolipoma, usually shortened to AML, is a growth in the kidney made up of blood vessels, muscle-like tissue and fat. Most are found by chance on a scan and never cause trouble. The main concern is that some AMLs can bleed, occasionally quite severely. The right plan depends on the diagnosis, the growth’s features […]
The urethral meatus is the opening through which urine leaves the body. Meatal stenosis means that this opening has become abnormally narrow and is interfering with urinary flow. It is most often discussed in boys and men, although narrowing of the female urethral opening can also occur. An important point is that a meatus can […]
Pelvic floor physiotherapy after a prostatectomy helps regain bladder control and addresses erectile dysfunction through exercises and other therapies. A physiotherapist can create a personalized plan, which may include pre- and post-operative pelvic floor muscle training (Kegels), bladder retraining, and, in some cases, treatments like focused shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction. What pelvic floor physiotherapy […]
Male anatomy Dr Jo Schoeman, Urologist Suite 46, Level 4 The Wesley Medical Centre Wesley Hospital Auchenflower Brisbane
Many of my longstanding patients in Bundaberg will remember Richard Marsden, a highly respected urologist who served the Bundaberg community for many years. For much of that time, Richard was Bundaberg’s only urologist. He was deeply committed to regional Queensland and to ensuring that people living outside the major cities could receive high-quality specialist care […]
Indications: Small renal cancers Exophytic Not involving the collecting system Single kidney Fit for surgery Nephron-sparing No longer offered in my practice and will be referred a Urologist who does.