Behind South Africa’s growing surgical backlog are thousands of patients waiting longer for life saving specialist care. With approximately 10%
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),
Urologist, Dr Dirk Ligthelm (Right), who is an accredited robotic surgeon recently completed his 250th robotic-assisted prostatectomy procedure. The patient, Mr Greg Kuhn, was Dr
Knowing how your breasts normally look and feel is an important part of breast health. Finding breast cancer as early as possible gives you a better
On the 1st of October The Urology Hospital together with Operation Healing Hands offered a pro bono procedure to one of our patients. Mr Vernon
Heritage Day is one of the newly created South African public holidays. It is a day in which all are encouraged to celebrate their cultural
Kidney cancer is a cancer that starts in the kidneys. Cancer starts when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Cells in
Casual Day is South Africa’s leading fundraising & awareness campaign for persons with disabilities and is the flagship project of the National Council of and
This week (2-6 September 2015) marks Kidney Awareness Week in South Africa and highlights the need to have one’s kidney functions checked early before chronic
Latest studies show that minimally invasive, three-dimensional (3D) laparoscopic surgery, which guarantees dramatically enhanced vision, has resulted in vastly improved surgical performances and less stress
Sex and pleasure are part of a package deal – it feels good, and that’s one of the reasons we keep doing it! But recent
Uterine fibroids are no longer reserved for women over the age of 40. In recent years these abnormal tissue growths have been making an appearance in younger women. Here’s what you
If there’s one thing I’ve learnt about guys during my years as a sex writer, it’s that they’re desperate to feel okay about their junk
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