By Mr Andrew Ballaro
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Prostatitis: is there a link to infertility or prostate cancer?
Prostatitis is a common bacterial infection, which can be treated with a course of antibiotics. But you may be wondering, can it affect male fertility if left untreated and is there a tie with prostate cancer. Leading urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro answers these questions and more.
By Mr Andrew Ballaro
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Urologist
Rezūm – a minimally-invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement
Leading urologist, Mr Andrew Ballaro, talks to us about an exciting new treatment for benign prostate enlargement, a condition that affects many men in their older age. Rezūm presents a minimally-invasive approach that has shown to produce good results, without the risk of invasive surgery or the complications associated with it.
By Mr Andrew Ballaro
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Urologist
The long and short of ureteroscopy
If you have kidney stones, what’s the best way to treat it? Leading consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro explains what a ureteroscopy involves, and when it is preferable to other treatments for kidney stones.
By Mr Andrew Ballaro
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Urologist
6 things you should know about your prostate
All men have a prostate, but actual awareness of the prostate and what it does is incredibly low in the UK. According to a survey done of 2000 men by Prostate Cancer UK, over 50% didn’t know where the prostate was! Mr Andrew Ballaro explains 6 things every man should know about his prostate.
By Mr Andrew Ballaro
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A state-of-the-art new treatment for kidney stones
The ultra-mini percutaneous nephrolithotomy (UMP/ultra-mini PCNL) is a minimally-invasive technique which can be used to treat large or multiple stones. Consultant urologist Mr Andrew Ballaro now regularly performs the procedure in his NHS and private practice as a day-case procedure.
By Mr Andrew Ballaro
13.11.17
Urologist
When is prostatitis an emergency?
10-15% of men are estimated to develop symptoms of prostatitis at some point in their lives, so it is important to know what you should be looking for, and make sure you act to receive the appropriate treatment. Mr Andrew Ballaro, expert urologist, explains more about the signs and symptoms.
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