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A cystocele, also known as a fallen bladder, occurs when the partition that separates a woman’s bladder from the vagina deteriorates resulting in the bladder sagging into the vaginal complex causing discomfort and incontinence. Some women experience urine leakage during coughing or even sneezing. An experienced physician can diagnose a fallen bladder from a physical

Advances in 21st Century surgical technique have given the medical sciences more efficient methods to cure patients and help those in need. The best evidence of this new dawn of medical science is in the field of robotics. Surgical robots seek to extend and enhance the capabilities of human surgeons beyond the range of traditional

Nearly no one gives their bladder a second thought; that is, until something goes horribly wrong. One of the most common urologic problems is a urinary tract infection, commonly known as a UTI. These bothersome problems are caused by bacteria infiltrating the bladder through the urinary systems. These bacteria are ever present and in large

Urology is a medical specialty that specifically addresses diseases of the urinary tract as well as the male reproductive organs. Although urology is a surgical specialty, in-depth knowledge of various disciplines including internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology, and other specialties is required because of the wide range of clinical problems encountered. Renal insufficiency or problems with

The sight of a curved penis can be emotionally upsetting to a man. A urologist has seen this problem before and knows what it is. The curvature of the penile shaft is called Peyronie’s disease. It is a benign problem; not a sign of cancer or other serious conditions. However, because curvature can affect erectile function, it’s

Of all the changes that women expect to come with age, stress urinary incontinence is one that may be most unwelcome. Near mid-life, many women may become aware of just how common this condition is. Stress urinary incontinence can start slowly, involving minor urine leakage when a woman coughs, runs or jumps, or sneezes. The condition may

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month. With more than 70,000 new cases diagnosed each year, this type of cancer sits among the top 10 of all cancers in the United States. It is more likely to occur in men and most likely to develop later in life. These facts are just the tip of the

Testicular cancer can affect males of all ages. According to statistics, it most commonly occurs between the ages of 15 and 44. Fortunately, this disease is relatively rare and is also very treatable. When detected early, the prognosis for full remission is exceptionally good. To catch testicular cancer early, though, we must be willing to talk