Prostate: Understanding the Genetic Risk
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed each year in France. When a father, […]
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Advice, news and information on urology and andrology by Dr Olivier Dumonceau.
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PSMA PET scan in prostate cancer: why have this test done?
Read more »When prostate cancer is newly diagnosed, or when PSA levels rise after treatment, a PSMA PET scan is often prescribed. For many […]
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Urolift: what is it?
Read more »Here I describe a minimally invasive technique for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition after age 50 that obstructs urine […]
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How can I preserve my erections after a prostatectomy?
Read more »I am a urological surgeon and I am addressing here a question that I encounter systematically: how to preserve or regain my […]
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What is Rezum?
Read more »Rezum is a minimally invasive technique for treating prostate adenoma (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). Rather than resecting or enucleating large portions […]
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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: what is it?
Read more »Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy involves removing the entire prostate gland to definitively treat prostate cancer. Performed laparoscopically with the aid of a robot, […]
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Prostate MRI: what is its purpose and which patients is this examination suitable for?
Read more »I’ve been ordered to have a prostate MRI. Why is this test being requested, what exactly is it looking for, and what […]
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The prostate: what is its function and what problems can it cause?
Read more »The prostate is a small gland found only in men. Located just below the bladder, it is about the size and shape […]
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How can I treat my prostate adenoma?
Read more »You have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is a benign enlargement of the prostate gland that is compressing the urethra and making […]
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Robotic prostatectomy: how to prepare properly
Read more »You are going to have a robotic prostatectomy. Here are clear and practical recommendations to help you arrive at the hospital feeling […]
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What are the side effects of prostate adenoma treatments?
Read more »I will explain, simply and clearly, what side effects you can expect after endoscopic treatment for prostate adenoma (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). […]
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Prostatectomy: What happens after surgery and what to do at home
Read more »You’re leaving the clinic after a prostatectomy and wondering what to expect in the period following the procedure. Here’s a clear, practical, […]
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