If you suffer from incontinence, urinary retention, or if a surgical procedure on the bladder, prostate, or genitals is in your near future, you are a likely candidate for catheter use. A catheter is a tube—given or inserted by your health care provider—used to drain urine from the bladder. The two most common varieties are […]
As we discussed last month, robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. We continue our look at how we can make this exciting technology safe and successful. As with any type of surgery, proper patient selection is essential. Here are the key components: Proper procedure for […]
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As the summer heat continues, so does the threat to our exercise regime. Here are some tips to make this a fit and safe summer: Warm up for five to 10 minutes prior to any outdoor exercise activity. Your body needs to acclimate to extreme changes in temperature. Build up your tolerance to summer heat […]
Last week I attended a book festival lecture by best-selling author, Jennifer Weiner. True to her long list of works, she kept the audience in stitches. However, her latest release – All Fall Down – takes on a more serious topic. While mixing humor and tragedy, Jennifer Weiner uncovers the hidden world of drug addiction […]
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In the last five years, the adoption of robotic surgery has exploded. However, we often forget that robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. Prior to the advent of robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery training included extensive didactic lectures detailing these principles. With the shift from open […]
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You’ve heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I actually think in some cases a pound of prevention is worth even an ounce of cure. For instance, brushing our teeth twice daily is more than an ounce of prevention. Here are some other examples that are worth the […]
As a parent, I am very familiar with the question, “Are we there yet, Dad?” It amazes me how distorted our perception of time can become, even as an adult. Of course, time flies when you’re having fun. It’s clear that our perception of the passage of time depends on how we spend it. Following […]
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Maintaining strong, healthy kidneys is not something many people think about, but it is the basis for the overall health and proper functioning of everyone’s urologic systems. What’s the secret? Keeping your kidneys healthy simply requires the same sensible approaches that keep the entire body healthy. Follow these 10 principles to boost your general health […]
Several years ago, I was faced with a challenging repair of a bladder injury. Upon completing the closure, I questioned the integrity of the tissues. To complicate matters, this patient also had an adjacent vaginal suture line. Inserting tissue between these structures could reduce the risk of the bladder healing abnormally to adjacent structures (fistula […]
Americans spend billions of dollars on dietary supplements each year. But the truth of the matter is that very little scientific evidence exists to support the use of these supplements. Nevertheless, we search for that life-extending, anti-aging, cancer-defying, performance-enhancing, magic pill. Although some dietary supplements have proven value, more often they are consumed with misdirected […]
Catheter Care: Preventing an Infection
/in BlogIf you suffer from incontinence, urinary retention, or if a surgical procedure on the bladder, prostate, or genitals is in your near future, you are a likely candidate for catheter use. A catheter is a tube—given or inserted by your health care provider—used to drain urine from the bladder. The two most common varieties are […]
Laparoscopic Principles for the Robotic Surgeon, Part 2
/in BlogAs we discussed last month, robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. We continue our look at how we can make this exciting technology safe and successful. As with any type of surgery, proper patient selection is essential. Here are the key components: Proper procedure for […]
Safe Summer Fitness
/in BlogAs the summer heat continues, so does the threat to our exercise regime. Here are some tips to make this a fit and safe summer: Warm up for five to 10 minutes prior to any outdoor exercise activity. Your body needs to acclimate to extreme changes in temperature. Build up your tolerance to summer heat […]
One Mistake is OK
/in BlogLast week I attended a book festival lecture by best-selling author, Jennifer Weiner. True to her long list of works, she kept the audience in stitches. However, her latest release – All Fall Down – takes on a more serious topic. While mixing humor and tragedy, Jennifer Weiner uncovers the hidden world of drug addiction […]
Laparoscopic Principles for the Robotic Surgeon, Part 1
/in BlogIn the last five years, the adoption of robotic surgery has exploded. However, we often forget that robotic surgery is merely a type of laparoscopic surgery, sharing the same principles and potential pitfalls. Prior to the advent of robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery training included extensive didactic lectures detailing these principles. With the shift from open […]
A Pound of Prevention
/in BlogYou’ve heard the saying that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I actually think in some cases a pound of prevention is worth even an ounce of cure. For instance, brushing our teeth twice daily is more than an ounce of prevention. Here are some other examples that are worth the […]
Are We There Yet?
/in BlogAs a parent, I am very familiar with the question, “Are we there yet, Dad?” It amazes me how distorted our perception of time can become, even as an adult. Of course, time flies when you’re having fun. It’s clear that our perception of the passage of time depends on how we spend it. Following […]
10 Tips for Healthy Kidneys
/in BlogMaintaining strong, healthy kidneys is not something many people think about, but it is the basis for the overall health and proper functioning of everyone’s urologic systems. What’s the secret? Keeping your kidneys healthy simply requires the same sensible approaches that keep the entire body healthy. Follow these 10 principles to boost your general health […]
Hiding In Plain Sight: An Underutilized Asset
/in BlogSeveral years ago, I was faced with a challenging repair of a bladder injury. Upon completing the closure, I questioned the integrity of the tissues. To complicate matters, this patient also had an adjacent vaginal suture line. Inserting tissue between these structures could reduce the risk of the bladder healing abnormally to adjacent structures (fistula […]
The Best Dietary Supplement
/in BlogAmericans spend billions of dollars on dietary supplements each year. But the truth of the matter is that very little scientific evidence exists to support the use of these supplements. Nevertheless, we search for that life-extending, anti-aging, cancer-defying, performance-enhancing, magic pill. Although some dietary supplements have proven value, more often they are consumed with misdirected […]