As September comes to a close, we look back on Prostate Cancer Month and reflect on the importance of and need for raising awareness about the pervasive disease. Second to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, making Prostate Cancer Month one of the most important health awareness events […]
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One of my best pieces of advice for laparoscopic and robotic surgeons is to take the time at the beginning of a procedure to set yourself up for success. One of my mentors used to say, “If you can work in a field, why would you choose to work in a hole?” In other words, […]
As most people know, a blood clot can be one of our most deadly enemies, despite their small size. They can occur in either the arterial (high pressure) side or venous (low pressure) side of our vascular system. A “thrombus” occurs when there is a buildup of clot in a vessel, and an “embolus” occurs […]
When I first learned how to drive, I felt very comfortable with what I learned from drivers’ education and from my parents. However, no matter how good our reflexes are when we are young, nothing replaces experience. One reason is the way “close calls” (or mistakes) are better imprinted in our brain. The key to […]
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Viagra has been used for years as a way for men to increase their sex drive, however, more than a few studies have shown the negative side effects of the drug’s supplement counterparts. A prescription isn’t required for these supplements, which makes them much easier and often cheaper to obtain. However, they commonly lead to unwanted side […]
Prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death in males, is a serious concern. Starting at age 40 the rate of prostate cancer in men steadily increases. However, the dangers of prostate cancer frequently go unmentioned, and many men aged 40 or older do not receive proper encouragement to undergo prostate cancer screening. Here are […]
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In my 20 years of practicing medicine, I have seen nothing short of revolutionary advances in cancer treatments. In the midst of the many new technologies and refined medications, one common denominator exists among the success stories. A recent patient of mine pointedly illustrated this key element. Like many cancer survivors, he had an inspiring […]
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May 2016 marked a medical breakthrough in the United States that has the potential to change many lives, not to mention the entire field of urology, for the better. At Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, a cancer patient received the first successful penis transplant ever. This was not only the first successful procedure of its […]
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Urinary incontinence refers to the inability to control one’s own bladder effectively. This is caused when the muscles in the bladder contract or involuntarily relax. Urinary incontinence can make it difficult to know when you have to go, and in some cases will even cause leakage or urinary accidents that are embarrassing and uncomfortable. While […]
When it comes to patient privacy, I am a stickler. When my patients start talking about other patients of mine, I merely compliment them on their concern for others. It’s a polite way of reminding them of this sacred privacy. I’m often amused when my wife encounters a patient in a social situation, and the […]
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The Importance of Prostate Cancer Month
/in BlogAs September comes to a close, we look back on Prostate Cancer Month and reflect on the importance of and need for raising awareness about the pervasive disease. Second to skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the United States, making Prostate Cancer Month one of the most important health awareness events […]
Tips For Surgical Exposure
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryOne of my best pieces of advice for laparoscopic and robotic surgeons is to take the time at the beginning of a procedure to set yourself up for success. One of my mentors used to say, “If you can work in a field, why would you choose to work in a hole?” In other words, […]
Preventing Blood Clots
/in Blog, Health and WellnessAs most people know, a blood clot can be one of our most deadly enemies, despite their small size. They can occur in either the arterial (high pressure) side or venous (low pressure) side of our vascular system. A “thrombus” occurs when there is a buildup of clot in a vessel, and an “embolus” occurs […]
Success Is A Series Of Failures
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerWhen I first learned how to drive, I felt very comfortable with what I learned from drivers’ education and from my parents. However, no matter how good our reflexes are when we are young, nothing replaces experience. One reason is the way “close calls” (or mistakes) are better imprinted in our brain. The key to […]
The Truth Behind Viagra Supplements
/in BlogViagra has been used for years as a way for men to increase their sex drive, however, more than a few studies have shown the negative side effects of the drug’s supplement counterparts. A prescription isn’t required for these supplements, which makes them much easier and often cheaper to obtain. However, they commonly lead to unwanted side […]
5 Questions Men Should Ask About Prostate Cancer
/in BlogProstate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death in males, is a serious concern. Starting at age 40 the rate of prostate cancer in men steadily increases. However, the dangers of prostate cancer frequently go unmentioned, and many men aged 40 or older do not receive proper encouragement to undergo prostate cancer screening. Here are […]
How To Beat Cancer
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerIn my 20 years of practicing medicine, I have seen nothing short of revolutionary advances in cancer treatments. In the midst of the many new technologies and refined medications, one common denominator exists among the success stories. A recent patient of mine pointedly illustrated this key element. Like many cancer survivors, he had an inspiring […]
First Successful Penis Transplant Can Change the Face of Urology
/in BlogMay 2016 marked a medical breakthrough in the United States that has the potential to change many lives, not to mention the entire field of urology, for the better. At Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, a cancer patient received the first successful penis transplant ever. This was not only the first successful procedure of its […]
What Is Urinary Incontinence?
/in BlogUrinary incontinence refers to the inability to control one’s own bladder effectively. This is caused when the muscles in the bladder contract or involuntarily relax. Urinary incontinence can make it difficult to know when you have to go, and in some cases will even cause leakage or urinary accidents that are embarrassing and uncomfortable. While […]
A Slip of the Tongue – A Lesson On Patient Privacy
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerWhen it comes to patient privacy, I am a stickler. When my patients start talking about other patients of mine, I merely compliment them on their concern for others. It’s a polite way of reminding them of this sacred privacy. I’m often amused when my wife encounters a patient in a social situation, and the […]