
Celebrating Dr. Dirk Ligthelm’ s 500 + robotically assisted cases
Dr Dirk Ligthelm from The Urology Hospital, Pretoria, who has conducted over 500 robotically assisted surgeries, says robotic surgery is currently focused on the prostate,
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This Men’s Health Month, Urology Hospital marks its historic 5,000th robotic surgery—with a free workshop and PSA (Prostate-specific antigen) screenings
Gender dynamics and South African societal roles can hinder women’s healthcare as one-in-three women suffer from urinary incontinence, and one-in-four
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting South African men (CANSA), with death rates soaring 51,5% from 2008 to
Urology Hospital, South Africa’s premier specialised urology centre and the only hospital of its kind on the continent, has announced
Worldwide approx. 50% of men aged 51-60 and up and 70% of men aged 60-69 have Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH),
Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with health problems of the male and female urinary systems, and the

Dr Dirk Ligthelm from The Urology Hospital, Pretoria, who has conducted over 500 robotically assisted surgeries, says robotic surgery is currently focused on the prostate,

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Research shows that the majority of men over 60 will have an enlarged prostate which may affect their urinary system and quality of life and

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If your child’s scrotum is significantly swollen on one side or the size fluctuates, this can be the sign of a hydrocele or inguinal hernia.

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