In March 2021, Dr. Charles Kaplan completed Georgia Urology’s 100th in-office SpaceOAR™ procedure. With SpaceOAR, patients can now have confidence in their treatment for prostate cancer.
SpaceOAR (OAR stands for “organ at risk” and in this case, refers to the rectum), by Boston Scientific, is an absorbable hydrogel that temporarily creates a space between the prostate and rectum. SpaceOAR™ protects the rectum muscles and prevents bowel dysfunction—relieving complications during prostate radiation therapy.
Dr. Barry M. Zisholtz appeared on CBS46’s Atlanta Plugged-In daily show on March 10, 2021. In the two-minute piece Dr. Zisholtz discussed the condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), and some of its treatment options, including medications and various procedures. One minimally-invasive procedure Dr. Zisholtz outlined is called Rezūm water vapor therapy. This is a […]
September 21, 2017 — As a part of National Prostate Health Month, Dr. Darrell Carmen appeared on the season premiere of “Your Health Connection” on Jazz 91.9 WCLK to discuss the pervasive disease. The hour-long show was hosted by The Center for Cancer Research and Therapeutic Development (CCRTD) and Paula Gwynn Grant and featured Dr. Shafiq Khan and […]
Georgia Urology is pleased to announce that Dr. David Banks, Dr. Lewis Kriteman, Dr. Harry M. Rutland, Thomas R. Humphrey, P.A. and Cary Kermicle PA-C have joined our practice.
