What is a Prostate Biopsy? My urologist is recommending I get a prostate biopsy, what is that? A prostate biopsy is a procedure performed in the urologist’s office to get tissue from the prostate to check for prostate cancer. This usually involves having an ultrasound put in your rectum and then 10-12 samples of the …
What is a Robotic Prostatectomy? I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, what are the basics of a robotic prostatectomy? For the purpose of this post, I am going to talk about what is a robotic prostatectomy in the context of prostate cancer. This is a surgery done in the operating room for men with …
What is a Vasectomy? I’m think of getting snipped, let’s get right to it–How is this done? You’ve made the decision and you’re ready to go. Well, let’s talk about what is the most common procedure done on a male in the United States–THE VASECTOMY. So, a vasectomy is an office-based procedure. You’ll come in …
