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Prostatic artery embolization (PAE)
Introduction: The Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) procedure has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment for men suffering from...
Cu Phan
Nov 6, 20244 min read
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Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP)
Introduction: Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) Â is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat benign...
Cu Phan, MD
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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Optilume
Introduction Optilume is a medical device designed for the treatment of urinary tract conditions, specifically for the management of...
Cu Phan
Nov 1, 20241 min read
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AQUABLATION
Introduction: Aquablation therapy is the only real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free water jet for the treatment of...
Cu Phan
Aug 21, 20245 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 9, 20222 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 6, 202214 min read
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Urinary Retention
What is urinary retention? Urinary retention is the inability to empty the bladder completely. Urinary retention can be acute or chronic....
Cu Phan
Dec 6, 202214 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 6, 20222 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 6, 20224 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 6, 20227 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 6, 202220 min read
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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,...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20227 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20229 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20229 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20222 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20229 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 20224 min read
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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...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 202212 min read
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Treatment and complications of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
How is benign prostatic hyperplasia treated? Treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia may include Lifestyle changes Medications...
Cu Phan
Dec 5, 202211 min read
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