Medical articles from Mr Rowland Rees

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17/03/2025

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

What to know about a vasectomy reversal

A vasectomy is a contraceptive surgical procedure specific to the male anatomy. Sometimes, patients of vasectomy change their minds and may wish to regain their reproductive abilities, which is possible with a vasectomy reversal procedure, as described in this article by a consultant urologist.

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17/02/2025

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

Understanding male infertility

Infertility is defined as failure to conceive after a year or more of consistent sexual intercourse without contraceptives. It is common, with around 12 per cent of couples struggling with this. Infertility may be misconceived as being due to an issue with the woman in the relationship, but in half of the cases of infertility, it is due to male infertility. In this article, a consultant urologist goes over the possible reasons for male infertility.

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21/09/2023

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

Artificial urinary sphincter surgery for the relief of urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence refers to the involuntary passage of urine, a common problem that affects up to 3 million people in the UK. If you suffer from severe urinary incontinence, however, the implantation of an artificial urinary sphincter can help to resolve symptoms and improve quality of life. Here, Mr Rowland Rees, renowned consultant urologist and male genito-urethral surgeon, provides an expert insight into artificial urinary sphincter surgery.

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16/08/2023

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

Penile prosthesis surgery: Everything you need to know

Many men are concerned with erectile and sexual function, and if having problems, decide to undergo surgery in order to correct them. We delve into penile prosthesis surgery/penile implant surgery with esteemed consultant urologist and male genito-urethral surgeon Mr Rowland Rees, who explains everything you need to know about the surgery.

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20/04/2023

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

What is the overall success rate of a urethroplasty?

What is a urethroplasty? How is it performed, what does it treat, and how long does it take? Here to answer all of these questions and more is revered consultant urologist, Mr Rowland Rees.

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19/12/2019

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

Erectile dysfunction: what is sex like with an inflatable penile prosthesis?

Erectile dysfunction can be a fairly common problem, particularly amongst older men. Whilst there are several treatment options, some cases can benefit from having a penile prosthesis inserted surgically. Mr Rowland Rees, a leading urologist and male genito-urethral surgeon, explains what is involved in this procedure and what patients can expect post-op.

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09/12/2019

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

What is Peyronie’s disease?

Peyronie’s disease is a problem of the penis. It is caused by scar tissue, or ‘plaque’ that forms in the wall of the penis, and can cause a curvature on erection, a lump in the penis, pain, shortening and sometimes erection problems. Urologist Mr Rowland Rees talks to us about Peyronie’s disease and what can be done about it.

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02/12/2019

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

Scrotal issues: what men need to know

Discovering any kind of problem ‘down there’ can be worrying at first. Thankfully, conditions affecting your scrotum, such as pain and swelling, aren't usually a cause for concern and treatment is reletively straightforward. Mr Rowland Rees, a urologist in Hampshire and London gives us a quick overview of what every man should be aware of.

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07/09/2017

Mr Rowland Rees

Urologist and Male Genito-Urethral Surgeon

Treatments for male urinary incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a surprisingly common problem that can occur for a number of reasons. Here, Mr Rowland Rees, renowned consultant urologist, explains how urinary incontinence in men can be treated with a mesh implant or an artificial urinary sphincter to stop involuntary leakage of urine.