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  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Restoring Sexual Function After Prostate Surgery

    January 31, 2020

    Erectile dysfunction is a common side effect of prostate surgery. Learn about possible risks, the recovery process, and treatment for ED at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

    Tagged with: Men's Health, prostate, prostate cancer, surgery, UPMC Men's Health Center

    Emergency or Urgent Care
  • Artículo - 8 Minute Read

    Key Facts About Prostate Cancer: Stages, Screening, and More

    May 7, 2019

    Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, especially among older men. Learn the warning signs, stages, and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Men's Health, Prostate Cancer

    Tagged with: cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, urination

    Learn more about new prostate cancer guidelines.
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    What to Know About Robotic Urological Surgery

    February 16, 2016

    Robotic surgery carries fewer risks and less pain and scarring than traditional open surgery. Learn about the robot-assisted urological procedure options. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology

    Tagged with: bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate, prostate cancer, prostatectomy, robotic surgery, urology

    doctor consult urology
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    What Is Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery?

    January 5, 2014

    Learn how minimally invasive urologic surgery helps people suffering from many kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions including prostate cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Urology

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Prostate Cancer, Urology

    Tagged with: bladder, kidneys, laparoscopic instruments, laparoscopic nephrectomy, minimally invasive robotic surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, postoperative pain, prostate, prostate brachytherapy, prostate cancer, robotic urology, robotic-assisted prostatectomy, Ronald Benoit MD, UPMC Mercy, Urology Center

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