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Prostate cancer: what happens during a robotic prostatectomy?

Mr Aidan Noon
2024-04-27

If your surgeon has you scheduled for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) to treat your prostate cancer, you may be wondering what to expect on the day of surgery and during recovery. One of our highly experienced urological surgeons Mr Aidan Noon explains everything that you need to know. Mostrare di più

Male castration, longevity and testosterone: What does the data tell us?

Mr Mahantesh Karoshi
2024-04-27

Leading women’s health expert and consultant gynaecologist Mr Mahantesh Karoshi sheds light on the association between male castration and longevity, and discusses the associated implications of this phenomenon on the effects of hormone replacement therapy in women. Mostrare di più

Is brachytherapy a safe way to treat prostate cancer?

Mr Ammar Alanbuki
2024-04-27

Prostate brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. It involves placing devices containing radiation in the prostate gland close to the cancer cells. Mr Ammar Alanbuki explains. Mostrare di più

Diagnosing prostate cancer - having a transperineal prostate biopsy

Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE
2024-04-27

1 in 8 men in the UK will receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer in their lifetime. The prostate is a male gland located between the bladder and penis, surrounding the urethra. The prostate grows in size with age and its main purpose is to help make semen, which is the fluid that carries the sperm. Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE, a renowned urologist, explains how prostate cancer can be diagnosed with a transperineal prostate biopsy. Mostrare di più