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Tower Urology – Now Offering Targeted MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy

Tower Urology is proud to introduce a powerful new MR solution for analysis, planning and targeted biopsy of the prostate. This complete clinical MR solution for the prostate combines DynaCAD for Prostate with the UroNav fusion biopsy system - a combined solution which offers a truly new imaging option for many patients with elevated and/or [...]

Tower Urology – Now Offering Targeted MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy2018-02-14T20:22:44+00:00

Outpatient robotic surgery, ready for prime time?

by Matthew Bui, MD, PhD Da Vinci robotic surgeries have the advantage of less tissue trauma, less pain and quicker recovery. Robotic surgeries have traditionally been procedures reserved for inpatient hospitals. However, after more than 3000 robotic surgeries at Tower Urology, our patients typically only stay 1 night in the hospital. We have noticed that, [...]

Outpatient robotic surgery, ready for prime time?2018-02-14T20:22:45+00:00

Something Fishy about Fish Oil

by Dudley S. Danoff, MD, FACS A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute confirmed an earlier study in 2011 that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consumed omega-3 fatty acids, raising new questions about the safety of fish oil supplements. Dudley S. Danoff, MD, FACS [...]

Something Fishy about Fish Oil2018-02-14T20:22:45+00:00

Reaction to Omega-3 Link with Prostate Cancer

Not just industry slamming omega-3-prostate cancer links Reaction to last week’s study linking omega-3 with prostate cancer have been vociferous and near-unanimous in condemning its methods and conclusions. Here Alan Ruth, PhD, and CEO of the Irish Health Trade Association (IHTA), explains why that condemnation was justified and not just sourced from an industry concerned with [...]

Reaction to Omega-3 Link with Prostate Cancer2013-07-18T00:03:23+00:00

Bodybuilding in Teenage Boys – A Very Bad Idea

by Dudley S. Danoff, MD, FACS A study recently published in the journal Pediatrics reported that an alarming number of middle-school and high-school boys appear to be taking unhealthy measures to try to achieve Charles Atlas bodies that only genetics can truly confer. Many of these boys spend long hours in the gym and supplement their [...]

Bodybuilding in Teenage Boys – A Very Bad Idea2018-02-14T20:22:45+00:00

Tower Urology Fellow Receives AUA Award

Since completing her fellowship with us at Tower Urology in 1998, Dr Kobashi has gone on to make significant contributions in the area of Female Urology and is being recognized by the AUA for her contributions.  Kathleen is currently the Chief of Urology at Virginia-Mason in Seattle.  Thank you for your ongoing support of our [...]

Tower Urology Fellow Receives AUA Award2018-02-14T20:22:45+00:00

MiVIP Surgery Center First To Perform Robotic Assisted Pyeloplasty In An Outpatient Surgery Center…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MiVIP SURGERY CENTER FIRST TO PERFORM ROBOTIC ASSISTED PYELOPLASTY IN AN OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Tower Urology’s Dr. Mathew Bui Uses da Vinci® Robotic System to Become First to Perform This Surgery for Urinary Tract Obstruction in an Outpatient Surgery Center Beverly Hills, CA (February 5, 2013, 2012) – MiVip [...]

MiVIP Surgery Center First To Perform Robotic Assisted Pyeloplasty In An Outpatient Surgery Center…2013-02-13T20:12:30+00:00
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