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A Revolution in the Prostate, Kidney, and BladderA Revolution in the Prostate, Kidney, and BladderProf. Dr. Abdulmüttalip Şimşek tarafından hazırlanmıştır. Robotik cerrahi, son 20 yılda tıpta gerçekleşen en büyük dönüşümlerden biri olarak kabul ediliyor....Read more →At What PSA Level Does Cancer Suspicion Arise?At What PSA Level Does Cancer Suspicion Arise?PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein secreted by the prostate gland that can be measured in the blood. The...Read more →Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) TreatmentBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) TreatmentBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia Treatment Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that is common in men, especially after the age...Read more →Bladder Cancer Symptoms and TreatmentBladder Cancer Symptoms and TreatmentBladder Cancer Symptoms Bladder cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from the cells lining the inner surface of the...Read more →Does a 5 mm Kidney Stone Pass on Its Own?Does a 5 mm Kidney Stone Pass on Its Own?A 5 mm kidney stone is one of the stones considered a "borderline size" in the clinic. That is, while...Read more →Does a Kidney Stone Damage the Kidney?Does a Kidney Stone Damage the Kidney?A kidney stone forms when the minerals in urine crystallize and turn into a stone within the kidney or in...Read more →Does ESWT (Shock Wave) Therapy Work?Does ESWT (Shock Wave) Therapy Work?ESWT (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy), that is, shock wave therapy, is a modern and non-surgical method used in urology most...Read more →Does Prostate Surgery Affect Sexual Life?Does Prostate Surgery Affect Sexual Life?Sexuality After Prostate Surgery Sexual life after prostate surgery is among the topics patients wonder about most. Questions such as...Read more →Does Varicocele Cause Infertility?Does Varicocele Cause Infertility?Varicocele, which occurs with the enlargement of the veins that supply the testes, is one of the most common urological...Read more →Erection Problems in Diabetic PatientsErection Problems in Diabetic PatientsDiabetes is one of the most common causes of erection problems (erectile dysfunction) in men. Long-standing or uncontrolled diabetes can...Read more →How Does
Robotic Surgery Work?How Does Robotic Surgery Work?Cerrahi dünyasında son 20 yılda yaşanan en büyük devrim kuşkusuz robotik cerrahi teknolojisidir. By Şimşek Nisan 30 , 2026 By Şimşek...Read more →How Is Erectile Dysfunction Treated?How Is Erectile Dysfunction Treated?An erection problem (erectile dysfunction) is the condition in which sufficient firmness for sexual intercourse cannot be achieved or maintained....Read more →How Is Sperm Count Increased?How Is Sperm Count Increased?A low sperm count (oligospermia) is one of the most common causes of male infertility. Increasing the sperm count is...Read more →How Many Times Is It Normal to Urinate at Night?How Many Times Is It Normal to Urinate at Night?Urinating at night is called nocturia in medicine, and it is when a person wakes from sleep at night and...Read more →If PSA Is High but It Is Not Cancer, What Could Be the Cause?If PSA Is High but It Is Not Cancer, What Could Be the Cause?PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein secreted by the prostate gland, and when measured in the blood it provides...Read more →Is a Prostate Biopsy Painful?Is a Prostate Biopsy Painful?A prostate biopsy is a diagnostic method in which a tissue sample is taken from the prostate gland with thin...Read more →Is Blood in the Urine Dangerous?Is Blood in the Urine Dangerous?Blood in the urine, medically known as hematuria, is a condition in which the urine visibly turns red, pink or...Read more →Is Frequent Urination a Sign of Diabetes?Is Frequent Urination a Sign of Diabetes?Frequent urination is a common complaint that can arise due to many different causes. Diabetes also holds an important place...Read more →Penile Prosthesis (Penile Implant) SurgeryPenile Prosthesis (Penile Implant) SurgeryA penile prosthesis, also known as a penile implant, is a surgical treatment method used in advanced erection problems (erectile...Read more →Prostate Cancer Symptoms and TreatmentProstate Cancer Symptoms and TreatmentProstate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men and arises from the uncontrolled multiplication of...Read more →Prostate Enlargement Symptoms and TreatmentProstate Enlargement Symptoms and TreatmentProstate enlargement, medically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a benign condition that is common in men as age...Read more →Sexual Life After a Penile ProsthesisSexual Life After a Penile ProsthesisA penile prosthesis (also popularly known as the "happiness rod") is a permanent treatment method used for erection problems that...Read more →The Fastest Way to Pass a Kidney StoneThe Fastest Way to Pass a Kidney StoneThe process of passing a kidney stone varies according to the size of the stone, its location, the degree of...Read more →Treatment Methods for Male InfertilityTreatment Methods for Male InfertilityMale infertility is considered when pregnancy does not occur despite at least one year of regular, unprotected intercourse. The problem...Read more →Urinary Incontinence After Prostate SurgeryUrinary Incontinence After Prostate SurgeryUrinary incontinence after prostate surgery is a condition that can be seen in some patients, especially after operations performed for...Read more →Urinary Incontinence TreatmentUrinary Incontinence TreatmentUrinary Incontinence Treatment Urinary incontinence is a condition in which a person involuntarily leaks urine. Although it is seen more...Read more →Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) SymptomsUrinary Tract Infection (UTI) SymptomsA urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common infection that occurs when bacteria reach the urinary channel, bladder, or kidneys...Read more →What Are the First Symptoms of Testicular Cancer?What Are the First Symptoms of Testicular Cancer?Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that can be seen especially in men between the ages of 15 and...Read more →What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Stones?What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Stones?A kidney stone is a common urological disease that arises when certain minerals and salts found in the urine crystallize...Read more →What Causes Burning When Urinating?What Causes Burning When Urinating?Burning when urinating is medically called "dysuria" and is a common complaint that occurs as a burning, stinging or pricking...Read more →What Causes Constant (Frequent) Urination?What Causes Constant (Frequent) Urination?Constant urination is medically defined as "frequent urination (pollakiuria)" and is the condition in which a person feels the need...Read more →What Causes Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction)?What Causes Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction)?An erection problem (erectile dysfunction) is the condition in which a man cannot achieve a firmness sufficient for sexual intercourse,...Read more →What Causes Frequent Nighttime Urination?What Causes Frequent Nighttime Urination?Frequent nighttime urination, medically called nocturia, is the condition in which a person needs to wake up one or more...Read more →What Causes Inability to Urinate (Retention)?What Causes Inability to Urinate (Retention)?Inability to urinate (medically called acute or chronic urinary retention) is a condition in which a person cannot urinate at...Read more →What Causes Low Sexual Desire in Men?What Causes Low Sexual Desire in Men?Low sexual desire in men (decreased libido) is a condition in which sexual thoughts and interest in sexual activity are...Read more →What Causes Swelling and Hardness in the Testicle?What Causes Swelling and Hardness in the Testicle?Swelling and hardness in the testicle is a finding that is common in men but must definitely be taken seriously....Read more →What Causes Testicular Pain, and When Is It Dangerous?What Causes Testicular Pain, and When Is It Dangerous?Testicular pain is an important complaint that is common in men and can arise across a wide range, from mild...Read more →What Does an Elevated PSA Mean?What Does an Elevated PSA Mean?PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by the prostate gland that can be measured in the blood. The...Read more →What Does Foamy Urine Mean?What Does Foamy Urine Mean?Seeing foam in the urine is a condition that many people worry about but that does not always indicate a...Read more →What Does the Absence of Morning Erections Mean?What Does the Absence of Morning Erections Mean?Morning erection (medically "nocturnal penile tumescence") is a physiological condition that occurs naturally in men especially during the REM stage...Read more →What Is Azoospermia (Absence of Sperm in Semen)?What Is Azoospermia (Absence of Sperm in Semen)?Azoospermia is a condition in which there are no sperm cells in the semen (ejaculate) at all. It is one...Read more →What Is Cystoscopy and How Is It Performed?What Is Cystoscopy and How Is It Performed?Cystoscopy is an endoscopic diagnostic method that allows direct visualization of the inside of the urinary canal (urethra), the prostate...Read more →What Is HoLEP (Laser Prostate) Surgery?What Is HoLEP (Laser Prostate) Surgery?HoLEP surgery (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) is one of the modern, closed surgical methods used in the treatment...Read more →What Is MicroTESE Surgery?What Is MicroTESE Surgery?MicroTESE (Microscopic Testicular Sperm Extraction) is the procedure of searching for sperm within the testicular tissue under a microscope in...Read more →What Is MRI Fusion Prostate Biopsy?What Is MRI Fusion Prostate Biopsy?MRI fusion prostate biopsy is an advanced, targeted biopsy method used in patients suspected of having prostate cancer. In this...Read more →What Is Penile Curvature (Peyronie’s Disease)?What Is Penile Curvature (Peyronie’s Disease)?Penile curvature, medically known as Peyronie's disease, is a condition in which curvature, shortening and sometimes pain occur in the...Read more →What Is Robotic Prostate Surgery?What Is Robotic Prostate Surgery?Robotic prostate surgery is a modern surgical method used in the treatment of prostate cancer or some advanced prostate diseases,...Read more →What Is Robotic Surgery?What Is Robotic Surgery?Robotik Cerrahi Nedir? Ameliyatlarda Yeni Nesil Hassasiyet Dönemi Prof. Dr. Abdulmüttalip Şimşek tarafından hazırlanmıştır. Son yıllarda tıpta yaşanan teknolojik gelişmeler...Read more →What Is Varicocele and How Is It Treated?What Is Varicocele and How Is It Treated?Varicocele is the condition in which the veins that feed the testicles enlarge and become a varicose-like structure. It is...Read more →Where Does Kidney Stone Pain Radiate To?Where Does Kidney Stone Pain Radiate To?Kidney stone pain is a pain called “renal colic” in medicine, which usually starts suddenly and is very severe. It...Read more →