As a parent, I am very familiar with the question, “Are we there yet, Dad?” It amazes me how distorted our perception of time can become, even as an adult. Of course, time flies when you’re having fun. It’s clear that our perception of the passage of time depends on how we spend it. Following […]
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Maintaining strong, healthy kidneys is not something many people think about, but it is the basis for the overall health and proper functioning of everyone’s urologic systems. What’s the secret? Keeping your kidneys healthy simply requires the same sensible approaches that keep the entire body healthy. Follow these 10 principles to boost your general health […]
Several years ago, I was faced with a challenging repair of a bladder injury. Upon completing the closure, I questioned the integrity of the tissues. To complicate matters, this patient also had an adjacent vaginal suture line. Inserting tissue between these structures could reduce the risk of the bladder healing abnormally to adjacent structures (fistula […]
Americans spend billions of dollars on dietary supplements each year. But the truth of the matter is that very little scientific evidence exists to support the use of these supplements. Nevertheless, we search for that life-extending, anti-aging, cancer-defying, performance-enhancing, magic pill. Although some dietary supplements have proven value, more often they are consumed with misdirected […]
During a recent consultation, a patient thanked me for accepting him as a patient. I was really taken aback. I had really not yet provided any treatment or significant service. Without thinking, my natural response was to thank him for entrusting me with his future health. His heartfelt appreciation struck me as a “standout thank […]
Removing a prostate is very delicate work. To ensure a patient’s return of erectile function following prostate removal, the surgeon must take care to preserve the delicate bundles of nerves, arteries and veins near the prostate. The surgeon must avoid cutting, burning, and tying off these structures, leaving them as undisturbed as possible. The challenging nature of […]
As the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, prostate cancer gets a lot of attention in the news and online. So much information is thrown around that it can often be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Unfortunately, many untruths have become popularized in the discussion regarding prostate cancer. We’ve gathered […]
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Last month, we talked about the best position for the video monitor. Now let’s talk about the best position for the surgeon and assistant. With the advent of robotic surgery, the surgical team will often sit, rather than stand. Although sitting will give the feet and legs some relief, it will restrict the motion of […]
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My patients often ask me how they can keep their kidneys healthy. Keeping your kidneys healthy simply requires the same sensible approaches that keep the entire body healthy. The kidney is essentially a collection of specialized blood vessels. Therefore, it makes sense that “heart-healthy” is also “kidney-healthy.” The following recommendations for overall health also apply […]
I love my job, but there is nothing fun about giving a patient bad news. I recently walked into the hospital room of a 23-year-old male college student. We spent the first ten minutes or so learning a little bit about each other, circumventing any medical conversation. He had been admitted for severe abdominal pain, […]
Are We There Yet?
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerAs a parent, I am very familiar with the question, “Are we there yet, Dad?” It amazes me how distorted our perception of time can become, even as an adult. Of course, time flies when you’re having fun. It’s clear that our perception of the passage of time depends on how we spend it. Following […]
10 Tips for Healthy Kidneys
/in BlogMaintaining strong, healthy kidneys is not something many people think about, but it is the basis for the overall health and proper functioning of everyone’s urologic systems. What’s the secret? Keeping your kidneys healthy simply requires the same sensible approaches that keep the entire body healthy. Follow these 10 principles to boost your general health […]
Hiding In Plain Sight: An Underutilized Asset
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgerySeveral years ago, I was faced with a challenging repair of a bladder injury. Upon completing the closure, I questioned the integrity of the tissues. To complicate matters, this patient also had an adjacent vaginal suture line. Inserting tissue between these structures could reduce the risk of the bladder healing abnormally to adjacent structures (fistula […]
The Best Dietary Supplement
/in Blog, Health and WellnessAmericans spend billions of dollars on dietary supplements each year. But the truth of the matter is that very little scientific evidence exists to support the use of these supplements. Nevertheless, we search for that life-extending, anti-aging, cancer-defying, performance-enhancing, magic pill. Although some dietary supplements have proven value, more often they are consumed with misdirected […]
A Standout Thank You
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerDuring a recent consultation, a patient thanked me for accepting him as a patient. I was really taken aback. I had really not yet provided any treatment or significant service. Without thinking, my natural response was to thank him for entrusting me with his future health. His heartfelt appreciation struck me as a “standout thank […]
How the S.P.E.C.I.A.L. ™ Technique Ensures Nerve Preservation During Prostate Removal
/in BlogRemoving a prostate is very delicate work. To ensure a patient’s return of erectile function following prostate removal, the surgeon must take care to preserve the delicate bundles of nerves, arteries and veins near the prostate. The surgeon must avoid cutting, burning, and tying off these structures, leaving them as undisturbed as possible. The challenging nature of […]
The Top 5 Myths about Prostate Cancer
/in BlogAs the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, prostate cancer gets a lot of attention in the news and online. So much information is thrown around that it can often be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Unfortunately, many untruths have become popularized in the discussion regarding prostate cancer. We’ve gathered […]
Ergonomics In The Operating Room – Part 2
/in Blog, Innovations in Minimally Invasive SurgeryLast month, we talked about the best position for the video monitor. Now let’s talk about the best position for the surgeon and assistant. With the advent of robotic surgery, the surgical team will often sit, rather than stand. Although sitting will give the feet and legs some relief, it will restrict the motion of […]
Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy
/in Blog, Health and WellnessMy patients often ask me how they can keep their kidneys healthy. Keeping your kidneys healthy simply requires the same sensible approaches that keep the entire body healthy. The kidney is essentially a collection of specialized blood vessels. Therefore, it makes sense that “heart-healthy” is also “kidney-healthy.” The following recommendations for overall health also apply […]
Just One Ball
/in Blog, From Dr. MillerI love my job, but there is nothing fun about giving a patient bad news. I recently walked into the hospital room of a 23-year-old male college student. We spent the first ten minutes or so learning a little bit about each other, circumventing any medical conversation. He had been admitted for severe abdominal pain, […]