A prostate biopsy is the definitive test used to determine whether abnormal prostate cells are cancerous. Modern biopsy techniques have changed significantly. Rather than routinely passing biopsy needles through the rectum, prostate tissue can now be sampled through the skin of the perineum, the small area between the scrotum and anus. The TP Pivot Pro™ […]
Preparing the Pelvic Floor for Recovery Urinary leakage is one of the most common concerns men have when preparing for prostate surgery, particularly radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Fortunately, urinary control usually improves progressively after surgery, and pelvic floor rehabilitation can play an important role in helping men regain continence. Pelvic floor rehabilitation is more […]
Benign prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is extremely common as men get older. As the prostate enlarges, it can compress the urethra and interfere with the normal passage of urine from the bladder. For some men, lifestyle measures or medication provide adequate relief. Others develop persistent or troublesome urinary symptoms and […]
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer does not always mean that treatment needs to start immediately. Many prostate cancers grow very slowly and may never cause symptoms or threaten a man’s life. For carefully selected men, active surveillance allows the cancer to be closely monitored while avoiding, or at least delaying, treatments such as surgery or […]
Understanding Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery A diagnosis of prostate cancer brings with it several important decisions. For men with cancer that is confined to the prostate, or selected cancers that have extended just beyond it, radical prostatectomy remains an established curative treatment option. Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is a minimally invasive approach in which the […]
Prostate cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Australian men. One of the difficulties with prostate cancer is that early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. By the time symptoms develop, some cancers may already have progressed beyond the prostate. A simple blood test called the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test can help […]
A “new/revamped” kid on the block – Fascia Lata Allograft: A biological alternative to synthetic mesh Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is one of the most common forms of urinary incontinence in women. It occurs when urine leaks with activities that increase abdominal pressure, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising, lifting or running. For women whose […]
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is one of the most common forms of urinary incontinence in women. It occurs when urine leaks because pressure inside the abdomen rises faster than the urethra and pelvic floor can close. Coughing, sneezing, laughing, lifting, running, jumping and exercise can all trigger leakage. For some women the leakage is only […]
When urine leakage persists after prostate surgery Urinary leakage after prostatectomy is common, particularly in the first few weeks and months following surgery. For most men, bladder control progressively improves as the urinary sphincter and pelvic floor recover. For some men, however, leakage persists and can become a significant physical, social and emotional burden. The […]
Men’s Guide to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: What’s Causing Them and What Can Be Done? Getting up at night to pee? A weaker stream? Feeling like your bladder never quite empties? If you are a man over 40, there is a reasonable chance you have experienced one or more of these symptoms: Getting up several […]