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Can A Child Get a UTI or VUR?: Expert Urologist Discusses
By Dr. Michael Garcia-Roig
Urinary tract infections (UTI) can occur in children, as well as adults. This happens when bacteria normally living in the bladder grows out of control and irritate the bladder’s lining, causing symptoms like painful urination,…
Penile Fracture: A True Emergency
Most people have never heard or experienced a penile fracture. However, the penis can “fracture”, even if there is no bone in the penis.
Georgia Urology expert Dr. Zisholtz explains this urology phenomenon and the experience he’s had correcting…
Learn About Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
By Dr. Jerry Yuan, M.D.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave lithotripsy, or ESWL, has revolutionized kidney stone treatment since its introduction in the mid-1980s. Now, it’s the most commonly employed treatment for kidney stones in the US.
Learn more about…
Aquablation TURP: A Revolutionizing Robotic Surgery for BPH
By Dr. Brent A. Sharpe, M.D.
As urologists, it’s not often we get to witness something in our careers that revolutionizes the way we do things. The first time I ever experienced this phenomenon was after performing robotic surgery for prostate cancer.…
Medical Management of Kidney Stones
By Dr. Edan Y. Shapiro, M.D.
If you have questions about the medical management of kidney stones, you’re not alone. That’s why Georgia Urology’s Dr. Edan Shapiro is answering all your most pressing questions about the medical management of kidney…
What You Should Know About Vasectomy
By Dr. Shaya Taghechian
Deciding to have a vasectomy is a big decision, so Georgia Urology wants to make sure you have all the education you need to make an informed choice. Keep reading below to discover what you should know about vasectomy.
What…
How to Manage Testosterone Deficiency
By Dr. Harry Rutland, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Discussion and treatment of testosterone deficiency have become more common in our daily practice. There is more public awareness of “low T” and testosterone levels are more checked now than ever before.
However,…
What is Cystoscopy? Georgia Urology Explains
By Dr. Fernando A. Duralde, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Cystoscopy means literally to look at the bladder with a scope. The expert urologists at Georgia Urology have performed many cystoscopes, so they're extremely qualified to explain all about this medical procedure.
Why…
Procedure Allows Couple to Conceive, Changes Family’s Life Forever
Amy Chang of Alpharetta, Ga. longed for motherhood. Not just one child, but “an entire basketball team,” she said with a laugh.
When she and husband Peter agreed to marry more than a decade ago, Amy explained her desire for a brood. Her groom-to-be…