A urologist is a doctor–surgeon trained to diagnose and treat problems of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and male genital system. The good news is that the vast majority of kidney stones can be cleared without lasting harm when handled promptly.…
You can dramatically cut your risk of urinary tract infections by adopting simple daily habits that limit bacterial entry and help your bladder flush germs away. A urinary tract infection happens when bacteria enter the urinary system—usually the bladder. When…
If Peyronie’s disease has left you facing a twisted or painful erection, specialist London clinics can help. Urological surgeons offer step-wise care that starts with medication, traction devices, shockwave therapy or collagenase injections and, when needed, moves on to precision…
Finding fewer than 15 million sperm in every millilitre of semen is classed as a low sperm count, or oligozoospermia. Because fertilisation usually relies on one healthy sperm reaching the egg, having millions fewer in each ejaculate can slash natural…
A strict routine of clean hands, twice-daily washing around the insertion site, careful bag handling and quick action when something looks or feels wrong keeps bacteria at bay and lets you live comfortably with a urinary catheter at home. Whether…
Every 45 minutes a man in the UK dies from prostate cancer, yet the disease is often curable when found early. Screening aims to tip the balance in your favour, chiefly by checking the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in…
Patient education is a structured, evidence-based process that equips people with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make informed decisions and manage their own health. When done properly it cuts complications, shortens hospital stays and eases anxiety, giving clinicians…
A kidney ultrasound is a 20–30-minute, radiation-free scan that uses high-frequency sound waves to spot stones, assess blockage, and guide treatment; in the UK it typically costs £80–£350 privately and detects 70–90 % of stones, especially those larger than 5…
Robotic surgery for bladder cancer — often called robotic radical cystectomy — pairs the surgeon’s skill with wristed robotic arms and a 3-D camera to remove the bladder through a handful of key-hole incisions. Compared with the traditional open cut…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) rarely strike out of the blue. They begin when microbes—usually the gut bacterium Escherichia coli—slip through the urethral opening, overcome the body’s natural flushing mechanisms and take up residence in the bladder or further up the…
