Localised prostate prostate cancer refers to prostate cancer that has spread to areas outside the prostate gland, but remains in the prostate region, that is in the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. As with all treatments choosing a treatment for localised prostate cancer, or cancer that is described as T1 or T2, depends on […]
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Tumour factors There are seven tumour factors, which dictate the best type of treatment for an individual cancer. The clinical stage, the prostate specific antigen (PSA) level, the Gleason score, the position of the cancer, the extent of the cancer and the likelihood of disease penetrating the capsule are all factors which influence the choice
Professor Stricker is currently the world’s most experienced focal nanoknife surgeon, having performed over 600 cases since 2013. He has modified and perfected his technique for select patients with prostate cancer. His nanoknife outcomes have been published in over 30 international peer reviewed papers. The most recent papers published in the British Journal of Urology International have
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Focal therapy for selective patients with prostate cancer is a relatively new treatment for a select group of patients for the treatment of localised prostate cancer. The treatment is recommended for patients with localised prostate cancer stage T1 and T2 who are not candidates for prostatectomy because of their age, their general state of being
Dr Stricker introduced the UroLift procedure for benign enlargement of the prostate at St Vincent’s Hospital. The first procedures were performed in April 2015. All patients were treated as day patients. The UroLift involves placing, at the time of cystoscopy, some needle placements to stretch the prostate away from the urethra. This imporves the flow
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You can use the following American Urological Association (AUA) BPH Symptom Score Index to evaluate your enlarged prostate symptoms. Simply click the most accurate answer for each question. Your total score is automatically calculated, and you can use it to help determine the severity of your symptoms. Scoring Key: 0 Indicates not at all 1
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, known as TURP can relieve the following symptoms: Slowness in starting Poor stream Dribbling at the end of passing urine Getting up at night to pass urine Blood in the urine Urinary leakage when coughing or sneezing Difficulty in getting to the toilet in time when the desire to go
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The sling implant is an innovative, safe and effective surgical solution for mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence in men resulting from prostatectomy. A sling made of synthetic mesh is placed completely inside your body. The sling places pressure on the urethra, reducing the possibility of urine leakage and providing simple, discreet urinary control. There
Benign prostatic enlargement is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. It refers to benign prostatic hyperplasia (increase in the number of cells) or hypertrophy (increase in cell size). Benign prostatic enlargement is the most common prostate disease in men. Typically, the prostate grows to the size of a walnut, but may begin to grow again
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Penile implant surgery is a good way to re-establish erectile function. An internal inflatable device can be surgically implanted into the penis. Initial reaction to this is occasionally one of disbelief. However, in reality, many men use implants as they are very reliable. The devices work very well and are totally hidden. The advantages are
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All treatments aimed at eradicating localised prostate cancer carry a risk of impotence and may include erection problems, ejaculation disturbance or loss of libido or interest. However, sexual recovery is part of your journey to good health. The therapy for erection problems is initially medications such as Sildenafil (Viagra), Vardenafil (Cialis) or Tardanefil (Levitra). If
Urinary incontinence may occur after any treatment for prostate cancer particularly after surgery. Fortunately it is usually temporary, but occasionally it is permanent. There is less than 1% chance of severe incontinence after surgery and less than 3% chance of mild to moderate incontinence requiring pads after surgery. The factors that predict the likelihood of
Urinary incontinence may occur after any treatment for prostate cancer particularly after surgery. Fortunately it is usually temporary, but occasionally it is permanent. There is less than 1% chance of severe incontinence after surgery and less than 3% chance of mild to moderate incontinence requiring pads after surgery. The factors that predict the likelihood of
Although there is a trend toward earlier detection of prostate cancer, unfortunately many men are not diagnosed until the disease has progressed to a later stage. When cancer spreads to neighbouring tissues or to other parts of the body such as the bones, this is called advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer or secondary cancer. It can
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