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This Too Shall Pass: Understanding Passing a Kidney Stone
By Christopher Keith, M.D.
Passing a kidney stone can be miserable. Some female patients tell us stone passage is worse than childbirth. So, what does it mean for a kidney stone to pass, and why don’t we have a better solution?
What is a Kidney…

Men’s Health Clinics…Beware! Part 1
By Charles Kaplan, M.D.
How many times have we heard the men’s health clinic ads on the radio? They sound so appealing, often guaranteeing success on your first visit or your money back.
So exactly what does all that mean? Let’s break it down:
The…

Prolonged Erection: Priapism Is a Urological Emergency
By Barry M. Zisholtz, M.D., F. A. C. S.
I’m sure by now, you may have seen and or heard a commercial for erectile dysfunction (ED) which ends with the statement, “If your erection lasts more than four hours, call your doctor.”
This condition…

Salvage Cryo-Surgical Ablation of the Prostate for the Treatment of Recurrent Prostate Cancer in Patients After Radiation Therapy
By Barry M. Zisholtz, M.D., F. A. C. S.
Prostate cancer is the most common solid malignancy in men. It can be seen in up to 40-50% of men as they approach 90 years of age. There are various stages and grades of prostate cancer, which is important to…

Movember on Our Minds: A Reminder of the Importance of Regular Urology Exams
By Christopher Keith, M.D.
Throughout the month of November, many men are growing mustaches in an effort to raise awareness of male health issues. It’s called Movember, and the event is a great reminder that regular exams with a urology provider…

InterStim Therapy Relieves Patient’s Bothersome Urinary Symptoms Instantly
The Pain and Frustration of Urinary Symptoms to Instant Relief: One Woman’s Life-Changing Experience with InterStim Therapy
The unrelenting need to urinate. Excruciating bladder pressure and pain. For approximately six years, 56-year-old Joy Brumbeloe…

Incontinence After Prostatectomy? Stop the Drip.
By Kristi Hebert, M.D.
Stress urinary incontinence after prostatectomy or pelvic radiation therapy is a common and often frustrating side effect of treatment for thousands of men. Symptoms include loss of urine control with increased abdominal effort,…

Beyond the Bend: Understanding Peyronie’s Disease
By Brittani Barrett-Harlow, M.D.
While most patients may not know the term Peyronie’s disease (PD), the condition is quite common — affecting one in 10 men over the age of 18. Peyronie’s results from scar tissue in the penis. Scarring can be…

Georgia Urology’s Carrie Collin Becomes Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner
Professional Designation Helps Patients Confidently Choose Specialty Care
Carrie Collin of Georgia Urology –the largest urology practice in the Southeast– recently received her designation as a Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner. Patients can…