There have been major strides in the treatment of kidney cancer in the past decade. One of the most important options for people with kidney tumors has been the application of robotic surgery and the ability to perform partial nephrectomy in a minimally invasive fashion. In this video presentation.
Non-invasive or “superficial” bladder cancer is a highly recurrent and potentially lethal disease. In this video presentation, Dr. David Josephson from the Tower Urology Institute of Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery presents data on recurrence, progression and treatment for patients with superficial bladder cancer. Tower urology physicians are one of the world’s most experienced urologic [...]
Just as humans have evolved over time and adopted technology into their day-to-day lives,so has the art of surgery. We have moved from primitive and simple instruments, such as the scalpel, to highly advanced pieces of technology to make our operations more effective and precise. Looking at the current penetration of minimally invasive surgery by [...]
AARP recently published a survey on sex, romance, and relationships in midlife and older adults (age 45 and older). One of the key findings was the answer to the question, what does a happy sexual relationship look like? Those who are the most satisfied tend to have the following:A sexual partner (but not necessarily a [...]
DUDLEY SETH DANOFF, M.D., F.A.C.S. The concept of “to be or not to be,” circumcised that is, is both ageless and fraught with emotional, religious, psychological, medical, and moral issues. All sides have argued both for and against circumcision with a high degree of emotion and ill-conceived prejudice. Finally, several reliable medical studies have shown [...]
Having practiced urology for more than 30 years and having examined more men than can fill the Rose Bowl, I have heard every myth conceivable with regard to sex and would like to share my top 10 myths with you (in no particular order): Myth #1. Size Matters! The unique size of every man’s penis [...]
A new study from Duke University Medical Center, led by Dr. Judd W. Moul, a prostate surgeon, suggests that men’s expectations of laparoscopic robot-assisted prostatectomy may be too high. The study found that of 171 men facing prostate cancer surgery, those having robotic surgery expected a shorter hospital stay and a quicker return to their [...]
By Dudley S. Danoff, M.D., F.A.C.S. Following the merger of Cedars of Lebanon and Mount Sinai Hospital into the present Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in 1976, Tower Urology was the first to occupy the Cedars-Sinai Medical Office Towers in 1979. The practice rapidly expanded at our present location at 8635 W. 3rd Street, Suite 1 West, [...]
Sam Kuykendall*, Sharron Mee, Gary Leach, Los Angeles, CA INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To evaluate our initial results for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repair using the Anterior Elevate system and determine the early success rate and safety profile. METHODS: Sixty-three patients have undergone cystocele repair utilizing the Anterior Elevate system (AMS) with an average of 6 [...]
by: Gary Leach MD Although there are a variety of options for treating female stress incontinence, the most effective surgical option is the sling procedure. Sling procedures were first performed in the early 1900’s. Since that time, there has been a continual evolution and improvement in sling techniques. The sling is a surgical procedure indicated [...]
