Prostatic artery embolization (PAE)
Introduction: The Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) procedure has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment for men suffering from...
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Cu Phan, MD
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Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
Introduction: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat benign...
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Cu Phan
7 days ago2 min read
How to obtain a clean catch urine sample
What is a mid-stream sample? When you collect a mid-stream sample, you are collecting the urine at the midstream, not at the beginning or...
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Cu Phan
7 days ago1 min read
Optilume
Introduction Optilume is a medical device designed for the treatment of urinary tract conditions, specifically for the management of...
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Cu Phan
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AQUABLATION
Introduction What is BPH? Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, is a prostate that has grown to be larger than...
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Cu Phan
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Postural Drainage with Percussion to Aid Passage of Kidney Stone Fragments After Lithotripsy
Introduction Kidney stones can be broken into small fragments through various forms of treatments (e.g. shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) or...
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Cu Phan
Dec 6, 202214 min read
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Infections are caused by microbes—organisms too...
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Cu Phan
Dec 6, 202214 min read
Urinary Retention
What is urinary retention? Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder completely. Urinary retention can be acute or chronic....
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Cu Phan
Dec 6, 20222 min read
Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst)
What is a spermatocele? A spermatocele is also called an epididymal cyst. It is a fluid-filled cyst or sac, located above and behind...
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Cu Phan
Dec 6, 20224 min read
Simple Kidney Cysts
What are simple kidney cysts? Simple kidney cysts are abnormal, fluid-filled sacs that form in the kidneys. Simple kidney cysts are...
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Cu Phan
Dec 6, 20227 min read
Pyelonephritis: Kidney Infection
What is pyelonephritis? Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary tract infection (UTI) that affects one or both kidneys. What is the urinary...
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Cu Phan
Dec 6, 202220 min read
Prostate Cancer Information and Treatment Overview
Table of contents Introduction and Key Points Treatment Option Overview Treatment Options by Stage Prostate Cancer Prevention What is...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20227 min read
Diet for Kidney Stone Prevention
How does diet affect the risk of developing kidney stones? Kidney stones can form when substances in the urine—such as calcium, oxalate,...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20229 min read
Kidney Stones in Children
What is a kidney stone? A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney when substances that are normally found in the...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20229 min read
Kidney Stones
What is a kidney stone? A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that forms in a kidney when substances that are normally found in the...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20222 min read
Hematuria: Blood in the urine
Click the links below to access: Hematuria Video Series What is Hematuria? The presence of a high number of red blood cells (RBCs) in the...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20229 min read
Erectile dysfunction (ED)
What is erectile dysfunction (ED)? ED is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. ED can be a total...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20224 min read
Elevated PSA
What is PSA? PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen. It is a common blood test that doctors order to screen for prostate cancer and/or...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 202212 min read
Bladder Cancer : Overview, Stages of cancer, and Treatment by Stages
Table of contents Please click to navigate to the section of interest Introduction Stages of bladder cancer Treatment overview Treatment...
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Cu Phan
Dec 5, 202211 min read
Treatment and complications of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
How is benign prostatic hyperplasia treated? Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia may include Lifestyle changes Medications...
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