The start of every new year feels like a fresh beginning, so it’s no surprise that it’s also the most popular time of year for setting health and fitness goals. In fact, a survey conducted by the University of Scranton found that losing weight, quitting smoking, and staying fit and healthy were among the top […]
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Any “first” can bring feelings of uncertainty and trepidation, and a first visit to the urologist is no different. Whether your primary care physician has referred you, or you’ve decided to make an appointment on your own, knowing what to expect during your first urologist visit can go a long way in easing the fear […]
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From prostate cancer surgery to vasectomies to adrenal mass removals, I’ve performed more surgeries than I can count. And after hundreds of hours spent in the operation room, I can read off post-surgery recovery tips like they’re imprinted on the back of my hand. But no matter how many warnings surgeons give and informational pamphlets […]
As its presence in pop culture has grown over the years, most of us have at least heard of Movember—but how much do you really know about the foundation committed to “changing the face of men’s health”? We all know that the organization encourages men to grow facial hair during the month of November (hence […]
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Last month we discussed how important your core is for many bodily functions. In order to exercise your core properly, it takes a little more than sit-ups and crunches. As a reminder, your core is everything minus your arms, legs, and head. Any exercise that forces you to stabilize your body is a core exercise. […]
I never did like the word “no.” I try to avoid using it with my family, my friends, and the people with whom I work. Rather than telling my children what I want them NOT to do, I tell them what I want them TO do. Nancy Reagan was brilliant when she started the “Just […]
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Robotic surgery isn’t as sci-fi as it sounds. In reality, robotic surgery is simply a type of minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, but with an added layer of technology. During robotic surgery, as with other laparoscopic procedures, the surgeon makes a button-size incision in the abdominal cavity for the insertion of a telescope. After expanding […]
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If you’re visiting this site, you might be considering undergoing a urological procedure. And if you’re undergoing a urological procedure, you might be a candidate for LapaRobotic surgery—an extremely advanced and safe way to perform a surgical procedure. If you’ve never heard of LapaRobotics, you probably have a lot of questions. That’s why we’re here […]
We continue our look at special technical considerations of robotic and laparoscopic surgery, particularly as they differ from open-incision surgery. This month we will wrap up our series with a discussion of injury prevention as it pertains to robotic surgery. Here are some of the things that we discussed earlier in this series: Proper patient […]
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When most people think of core exercises, they think of sit-ups and crunches. In reality, your abdominal muscles represent only a portion of your core. From an anatomy standpoint, the core is everything minus your arms, legs, and head. The primary role of your core is stabilization. Therefore, any exercise that forces you to stabilize […]
6 Ways To Make 2015 Health Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
/in BlogThe start of every new year feels like a fresh beginning, so it’s no surprise that it’s also the most popular time of year for setting health and fitness goals. In fact, a survey conducted by the University of Scranton found that losing weight, quitting smoking, and staying fit and healthy were among the top […]
4 Things to Expect at your First Urologist Appointment
/in BlogAny “first” can bring feelings of uncertainty and trepidation, and a first visit to the urologist is no different. Whether your primary care physician has referred you, or you’ve decided to make an appointment on your own, knowing what to expect during your first urologist visit can go a long way in easing the fear […]
Dr. Miller’s Surgery Recovery Tips
/in BlogFrom prostate cancer surgery to vasectomies to adrenal mass removals, I’ve performed more surgeries than I can count. And after hundreds of hours spent in the operation room, I can read off post-surgery recovery tips like they’re imprinted on the back of my hand. But no matter how many warnings surgeons give and informational pamphlets […]
7 Things you Didn’t Know About Movember
/in BlogAs its presence in pop culture has grown over the years, most of us have at least heard of Movember—but how much do you really know about the foundation committed to “changing the face of men’s health”? We all know that the organization encourages men to grow facial hair during the month of November (hence […]
Working Your Core
/in Blog, Health and WellnessLast month we discussed how important your core is for many bodily functions. In order to exercise your core properly, it takes a little more than sit-ups and crunches. As a reminder, your core is everything minus your arms, legs, and head. Any exercise that forces you to stabilize your body is a core exercise. […]
Know How To Say “No”
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerI never did like the word “no.” I try to avoid using it with my family, my friends, and the people with whom I work. Rather than telling my children what I want them NOT to do, I tell them what I want them TO do. Nancy Reagan was brilliant when she started the “Just […]
4 Benefits of Robotic Surgery
/in BlogRobotic surgery isn’t as sci-fi as it sounds. In reality, robotic surgery is simply a type of minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, but with an added layer of technology. During robotic surgery, as with other laparoscopic procedures, the surgeon makes a button-size incision in the abdominal cavity for the insertion of a telescope. After expanding […]
LapaRobotic Surgery FAQs
/in BlogIf you’re visiting this site, you might be considering undergoing a urological procedure. And if you’re undergoing a urological procedure, you might be a candidate for LapaRobotic surgery—an extremely advanced and safe way to perform a surgical procedure. If you’ve never heard of LapaRobotics, you probably have a lot of questions. That’s why we’re here […]
Laparoscopic Principles for the Robotic Surgeon, Part 5
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryWe continue our look at special technical considerations of robotic and laparoscopic surgery, particularly as they differ from open-incision surgery. This month we will wrap up our series with a discussion of injury prevention as it pertains to robotic surgery. Here are some of the things that we discussed earlier in this series: Proper patient […]
The Real Core
/in Blog, Health and WellnessWhen most people think of core exercises, they think of sit-ups and crunches. In reality, your abdominal muscles represent only a portion of your core. From an anatomy standpoint, the core is everything minus your arms, legs, and head. The primary role of your core is stabilization. Therefore, any exercise that forces you to stabilize […]