Understanding any medical condition is the first step in overcoming it. Attached below are a series of resources, links and videos that should assist in the understanding and recovery from many urologic conditions.
Prostate Cancer Information
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A guide for newly diagnosed men
This booklet gives some basic information about prostate cancer, helping you understand what to do next, and guide you towards more detailed information and support.
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Understanding Active Surveillance
This booklet is for men who have decided to have Active Surveillance management for prostate cancer, or deciding on their treatment option.
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Should I Have A PSA Test?
This booklet explores what PSA testing is, the benefits and possible harms of the process.
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Understanding Advanced Prostate Cancer
The aim of this booklet is to help you understand advanced prostate cancer, how it is treated, and how you can manage the impact of the disease and its treatment on your daily life.
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Understanding Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
This booklet will help you understand what is involved with hormone therapy, the potential benefits of this treatment and what the side effects might be.
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Understanding Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
This booklet contains information to help you understand important issues about radiation therapy treatments, including external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy.
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Understanding Surgery for Prostate Cancer
This booklet is for men who are making decisions about prostate cancer treatment and those who have already received treatment. It contains information to help you understand important issues about surgery.
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What you need to know about Prostate Cancer
This booklet contains general information about Prostate Cancer.
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Understanding Intravesical Botox Administration
An information sheet regarding Intravesical Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Administration.
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Prostate Cancer - Cancer Council
An information package prepared by the Cancer Council Australia to help you understand what your diagnosis means, and how best to approach what that means for you moving forward.
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Prostate Cancer Info Sheet
A brief document containing a variety of Prostate Cancer information, such as how common it is, those that are at most risk, and some of the common symptoms.
Kidney Stones
Management of Ureteric Stones
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Surgical Management
A clinical framework for the surgical management of patients with kidney and/or ureteral stones. Index patients discussed include adult, pediatric, and pregnant patients with ureteral or renal stones.
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Medical Management
A clinical framework for the diagnosis, prevention and follow-up of adult patients with kidney stones based on the best available published literature. Topics covered include evaluation, diet therapy, pharmacologic therapy, and follow-up.
Patient Information Documents
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Pelvic Floor Exercises for Men
Examples and explanations of Pelvic floor exercises for men.
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Post-Ureteroscopy and Stent Insertion
A guide to exploring the symptoms to expect post-ureteroscopy and stent insertion.
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Recovery After Cystoscopy with Bladder Biopsy
A guide to exploring the recovery process after a Cystoscopy with Bladder Biopsy.
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Recovery After Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
A guide to exploring the recovery process after a Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.
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Transurethral Prostatectomy
A guide to exploring the procedure and aftercare of a Transurethral Prostatectomy.
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Greenlight Laser Treatment for Prostate Enlargement
A guide to GreenLight laser Photo Vaporisation of the Prostate, as an alternative treatment to Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
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Caring for a Catheter After Hospital Discharge
A guide for men to caring for a catheter after being discharged from hospital.
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Circumcision for Adult Men
A guide to Circumcision for Adult Men
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Varicocele Embolisation
A guide to the condition and it’s treatment
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Lithotripsy for Treatment of Kidney Stones
A guide to Lithotripsy as a treatment of kidney stones
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Transperineal Biopsy of the Prostate
A guide to this procedure, as well as the post biopsy course and potential complications.
Procedural Demonstrations
Further helpful links.
For additional information on a variety of subjects, I have provided helpful links that cover specific areas.
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Prostate Cancer - Cancer Council
Surgical Management of Prostate Cancer - European Association of Urology (EAU)
What is Brachytherapy? - Genesis Healthcare
What are Prostate Cancer Spacers? - Genesis Healthcare
Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
SA Prostate Cancer Clinical Outcome Collaborative
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Surgical Management of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer - EAU
Surgical Management of Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Cell Carcinoma - EAU
Surgical Management of Primary Urethral Carcinoma - EAU
Surgical Management of Testicular Cancer - EAU
Surgical Management of Penile Cancer - EAU
Surgical Management of Paediatric Urology - EAU
Surgical Management of Bladder Stones - EAU
Surgical Management of Neuro-urology - EAU
Surgical Management of Urological Infections - EAUSurgical Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain - EAU
Surgical Management of Non-Neurogenic Male LUTS - EAU
Continence Foundation of Australia
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FAQ
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For further information on common points of interest please consult our FAQ sheet on the link below: