prostate-cancer

Prostate cancer robotic surgery: what is it and its 6 symptoms (all the useful info)

  In this article, we will talk about the prostate cancer and the robotic surgery that may be required to treat it. Before diving deep into the definition of prostate cancer, let’s see what is the prostate. Later we’ll take a…
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Hydrocele treatment without surgery in adults: the 4 treatments (in detail)

In this article we’ll talk about a specific scrotum condition: the hydrocele. In particular, we will dive deep into into the hydrocele treatment without surgery in adults. We’ll take a look at the two different types of hydrocele, the…
Non-scalpel-vasectomy

Non scalpel vasectomy: the operation in 5 steps (and how to reverse it)

In this article we will talk about a specific surgical operation called non scapel vasectomy (NSV). Before diving deep into this surgical procedure, let’s see the general definition of a vasectomy.   What is a vasectomy A vasectomy…
Swollen-vein-in-testicle

Swollen vein in testicle: the 4 symptoms of varicocele (and how to treat it)

In this article, we will look at the swollen vein in testicle. It’s a common disease that affects the human scrotum. We’ll take a deep look into the symptoms, the causes, its different levels and the possible treatments. What is swollen…
Phimosis-foreskin-problem

Tight foreskin problem: the 2 types of phimosis (physiological and pathological)

In this article, we will talk about a specific tight foreskin problem called phimosis. Before going into detail of what is a phimosis and how to treat it, we’ll see what is the human foreskin (also called prepuce) and why its functions…
The-Da-Vinci-Robot

The da Vinci Robot in the minimally invasive surgery field: applications and opportunities

The goal of the interventional surgery is to minimize the invasiveness of its operations whenever possible. An instrument with an excellent performance status that achieves this result is the da Vinci System, a high-tech platform that  works…
Robotic-prostatectomy

Robotic prostatectomy, a step further compared to the open one (why it’s more advanced)

The prostate is a gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum in men. It plays an important role in the production of seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. There are several diseases that can affect the prostate,…
Varicocele-ligation

Varicocele ligation what is it and its 3 types (and the recovery time)

In this article, we’ll talk about varicocele ligation, also known as varicocelectomy, a specific surgical procedure for varicocele treatment. In this piece, we will take a look at the 3 different types of varicocele ligations (open surgery,…
Ureterorenoscopy

Ureterorenoscopy: the 4 steps preparation, the procedure and the follow up

The ureterorenoscopy (URS) is a medical procedure used to both diagnose and treat specific conditions that affect the ureter and the renal pelvis, which is the part of the kidney where urine collects before entering the ureter. The ureters…

Robotic Laparoscopy

The 5 main advantages of robotic laparoscopy (compared to the straight-stick one) The robotic laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive treatment used by urologists. It is one of the greatest medical innovations in the urology field of the…