Urology Articles

Many transgender individuals undergo gender affirming pelvic surgery, or bottom surgery. Since many travel for these surgeries, the original surgeon may not be available if complications arise. This article discusses common bottom surgery complications and their management.

Ishaan Sangwan • Jun 27, 2022 • 31 hits

Transgender and gender diverse patients often seek urological care when they are interested in gender affirming surgery. This article discusses terminology and gender affirming surgery options available to transgender patients.

Ishaan Sangwan • May 20, 2022 • 35 hits

The NanoKnife System is a new type of focal ablation technology that can be used to treat prostate cancer. This article discusses various details of the NanoKnife procedure and post-op care.

Ishaan Sangwan • Apr 11, 2022 • 31 hits

The NanoKnife System is a promising new type of focal ablation technology for treating prostate cancer. This article discusses the ideal candidate for this therapy, and its advantages over other focal ablation therapies.

Ishaan Sangwan • Mar 7, 2022 • 36 hits

Electrical stimulation of various nerves in the leg can help ease symptoms of overactive bladder. This article covers evaluation of a patient for electric neurostimulation, considerations for device selection, and possible complications.

Ishaan Sangwan • Jan 15, 2022 • 32 hits

Peyronie’s disease is caused by fibrous scar tissue in the penis that causes painful, curved erections. Dr. Jonathan Clavell shares his surgical tips for Peyronie’s disease surgery in patients needing consequent penile implant surgery.

Quynh-Chi Dang • Jan 5, 2022 • 106 hits

A penile implant infection is a treatable complication of penile implant surgery. The penile implant can be removed or replaced after a washout procedure. Additionally, patients with infected implants should be started on culture-specific antibiotics.

Quynh-Chi Dang • Jan 5, 2022 • 138 hits

Patients with chronic priapism require special considerations when undergoing penile implant surgery. Dr. Jonathan Clavell shares advice about assessing the extent of fibrosis present, special preoperative therapies, and additional surgical techniques in order to place a penile implant successfully.

Quynh-Chi Dang • Jan 5, 2022 • 43 hits