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Large Kidney Stones: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

By Stephen Overholser, MD Kidney stones come in all shapes and sizes. For this article, I’d like to focus on the bigger ones. I will use 2 centimeters as our cutoff, but even some 1.5 centimeters stones could be considered large, especially if they…
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Urologist discussing cryo-surgical ablation with positive senior patient.

Cryo-Surgical Ablation Often Freezes Prostate Cancer in Its Tracks with Positive Results

By Dr. Barry Zisholtz, M.D., F.A.C.S. Prostate cancer, just like any cancer, is a dreaded diagnosis associated with fear, unpredictability, and uncertainty. Most men with prostate cancer are given the choice of removing the prostate, which is done…
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An upset couple glaring at a negative pregnancy test due to infertility issues.

Couples and Conception: Taking on Infertility Together

By Stephen Overholser, MD When a couple is ready to start a family, challenges with infertility can be stressful, mortifying, and even embarrassing. As the months or years pass, and nothing is working, the stress can mount. Doubt and frustration set…
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Dr. Carl Capelouto on Atlanta Plugged In on CBS46

Dr. Capelouto Discusses Prostate Cancer Treatment on “Atlanta Plugged In” on CBS46

In December 2020, Georgia Urology’s Dr. Carl Capelouto appeared on CBS46’s “Atlanta Plugged In” to discuss prostate cancer treatment, including SpaceOAR™. SpaceOAR™ is an absorbable hydrogel that temporarily creates a space between the…
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Engineer Marvels at Robotic Surgery Treatment Solution for His Prostate Cancer

70-year-old Carl Bedingfield approached his prostate cancer diagnosis in a fashion befitting an engineer.  Bedingfield, who works for a large telecommunications company, spends a great deal of time-solving problems through innovation, with more than…
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Dr. Daniel Canter Appeared on “The Weekly Check-Up” on WSB Radio

On Sunday, September 20, 2020, Georgia Urology’s Dr. Daniel Canter appeared as a guest on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB Radio. Dr. Canter and host, Dr. Bruce Feinberg, discussed the advancements in diagnosing and treating prostate cancer,…
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Georgia Urology’s HAWK Centers Helps Children Suffering from Incontinence Soar with Success

Jacqueline was at a loss. Her 6-year-old daughter Kathleen’s problem with urinary incontinence had become a daily issue and was getting worse. It was so bad, in fact, Kathleen began lying about wetting herself and hiding the issue from her parents. “When…
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COVID-19: How Standing Still Has Kids Going Backwards

By Shannon Suarez, MSN, APRN, CPNP March 16, 2020, changed a lot for the children of Georgia. For my own three daughters, it was the last day my third-grader would hug her teacher goodbye, and the last day my sixth graders would cram a book into their…
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Yes, Your Child Can Have a UTI! Learn How to Treat and Prevent

By Callie Duggan, CPNP-PC What is a UTI? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an overgrowth of bacteria in the urine. UTIs can occur at any age and most often just affects the bladder, but the kidneys can also be involved. They are most common in females…
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