We are pleased to announce that we have reached 3500 robotic cases since we acquired our 1st robot in 2013. We are proud of our staff and doctors for the amazing work that they have done. The post A great thank you to all our doctors and staff appeared first on Urology Hospital ..read more

Urinary incontinence occurs when the muscles in the bladder that control the flow of urine involuntarily relax, resulting in leakage or uncontrollable urination. According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million people worldwide suffer from bladder control problems. Have you ever thought about using Botox or training your bladder to combat incontinence? Here are a few answers to some of your most pressing questions on the matter: 1. What causes incontinence?  Incontinence is not a disease, but a symptom of an underlying medical condition. It varies from temporary ..read more

Gert Coetzee, pharmacist and diet pioneer – who founded The Diet Everyone Talks About – believes that it is very important to have a healthy pair of kidneys. Early kidney disease may not have any symptoms so it’s better to get tested for it and ensure your kidneys are healthy. You may want to ask your doctor about kidney health during your next medical check-up. Below she shares some hints and tips that will help keep your kidneys functioning properly: Eat Healthy Food: This will benefit the kidneys and the entire body. Foods such as vegetables and fruits are always good choices. Also eating ..read more

A urologist is a physician who specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. Patients may be referred to a urologist if their physician suspects they may need treatment for a condition relating to the bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal glands. In men, urologists treat disorders related to the epididymis, penis, prostate, seminal vesicles, and testes. When would I see a urologist? A patient may be referred to a urologist for treatment of a range of conditions: Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Often arise when bacteria migrate from the digestive trac ..read more

When it comes to supplements and lifestyle changes, there are definitely a few things worth pointing out. Probiotics are touted for so many medical conditions- digestive health, colds, weight loss, autoimmune disorders, etc. But did you know one of the strongest areas of preliminary clinical research with probiotics in medicine is for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (during and after normal treatments)? The product Lactobacillus Casei Shirota has been tested in several clinical trials. This probiotic is only found in the drink known as “Yakult” so you do not need to take a costly pill. Othe ..read more

The treatment of incontinence will vary according to the cause, type and severity of the problem. Many people are hesitant to see a doctor for incontinence as they feel embarrassed or believe it can’t be treated or that the problem will eventually go away by itself. This may be true in a few cases, but many cases can be successfully treated or managed. The treatment of incontinence will vary according to whether it is faecal or urinary incontinence and will depend on the cause, type and severity of the problem. Treating Urinary Incontinence 1. Stress incontinence  Non-medic ..read more

This is our 1st case on the new Robot: the Da Vinci X Robot. View this video on youtube here The post 1st case on the new Da Vinci X Robot appeared first on Urology Hospital ..read more

The Urology Hospital celebrates 3 500 robotic procedures with the acquisition of its second da Vinci robot (the all-new Gen 4 X) – the first hospital on the African continent to reach this milestone. As Africa’s only centre of excellence in urology, having first acquired a surgical robot in 2013, the hospital consistently combines state-of-the-art technology with the unparalleled expertise of its specialists. “Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies have become the standard of care for patients undergoing prostate cancer-related surgery. The biggest advantage is the precision in which the su ..read more

Visit our hospital to experience this latest technology!!! The post The latest DaVinci robot exhibited at our reception appeared first on Urology Hospital ..read more

Researchers have developed an optimized genetic test for ovarian cancer, which helps accurately target an effective but expensive medication. The drug has significantly improved the prognosis of ovarian cancer patients. A genetic test developed in a study at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital identifies ovarian cancer patients who benefit from PARP inhibitors, a treatment option. Since the therapy is associated with potential serious side-effects, it is important to be able to target it to the patients that benefit the most from it. The test, which has been optimised f ..read more