HIFU, or high-intensity focused ultrasound, and NanoKnife, also known as reversible irreversible electroporation, are excellent focal therapies in the treatment of prostate cancer. When we say focal, in the context of cancer treatment, we mean that these procedures allow your surgeon to target small areas of the prostate rather than the entire prostate gland. By […]
Kidney disease makes it impossible for your kidneys to function properly, which can lead to a host of serious medical problems. In the worst cases, having kidney disease can even put your life in danger. Thus, it is important to minimize your risk of kidney disease as much as possible. Below is a discussion of […]
By Wolfgang Cerwinka, M.D. A testicle outside its normal location in the scrotal sac is called an undescended testis. Undescended testes are relatively common and are found in 1 of 100 boys. This condition may be regarded as a failure of a testicle to descend into the scrotal sac, which normally occurs before birth. Keep […]
