The Urology Hospital Circumcision Drive
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Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare condition characterized by a constellation of symptoms and clinical findings resulting from extrinsic compression of the renal vein. The most common form of NCS results from entrapment of the left renal vein (LRV) between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery (SMA). Although considered a rare disorder, NCS should be
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Men who consume colourful fruits and vegetables on a regular basis are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC), according to new research by University of South Australia scientists. A rainbow of foods rich in certain micronutrients helps to prevent prostate cancer (PC) as well as speed up recovery among men who undergo
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Conventional mechanical robots function by transmitting actions of the surgeon’s hands to the surgical target through the tremor-filtered movements of surgical instruments. Similarly, the next iteration of surgical robots conform human-initiated actions to a personalized surgical plan leveraging 3D digital segmentation generated prior to surgery. The advancements in cloud computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence have led to
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Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion remain the cornerstone in the surgical management of patients with muscle-invasive or high-risk nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer. This approach has been associated with a remarkable increase in patient survival and more patients are now living for years after surgery who may present with long-term complications. This review describes long-term complications associated with urinary diversion including renal function deterioration,
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An astonishing 5 million South Africans suffer from chronic kidney disease World Kidney Day: Kidney Health for All – Preparing for the unexpected, supporting the vulnerable! According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 500 million individuals globally suffer from chronic kidney disease, and an estimated 5 million South Africans over 20 years of
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Hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure that is associated with the removal of the uterus. The uterus or womb is a hollow muscular organ where a fetus grows in pregnant women. Hence, women who undergo a hysterectomy will not be able to give birth. In most cases, women undergo several emotional reactions before and after
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In a recent study published in the Urology journal, researchers in the United States (US) performed a systematic review of existing data to investigate whether plant-forward (PF) diets could improve male health to prevent and manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction (ED), and prostate cancer (PCa). Background Plant-based or vegan diets predominantly comprise plant-sourced
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide and has been linked to changes in lifestyle-associated factors such as alcohol intake, smoking habits, diet, and physical activity. One dietary factor that has recently gained attention in relation to cancer risk is ultra-processed foods (UPFs). These are dietary formulations that have undergone multiple levels
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We are pleased to announce that we have reached 3500 robotic cases since we acquired our 1st robot in 2013. We are proud of our staff and doctors for the amazing work that they have done.
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