The da Vinci Surgical System is a surgical robot that does tiny incisions for precise, minimally invasive procedures. [Read Full Article…]
Minimally Invasive Surgery with Dr Laryngakis
Penile Prosthesis Success Rate, Dr Reid Graves
Penile Implant requires a permanent surgical procedure that cannot be reversed. It is important that men talk to their doctor about the advantages and possible risks of having the procedure.[Read Full Article…]
Dr Nicholas Laryngakis – Becoming a Urologist
Dr. Nicholas Laryngakis is a board certified urologist practicing in St. Petersburg and the greater Tampa Bay area. He received his undergraduate and medical school degree from the University of Florida. [Read Full Article…]
Dr Reid Graves – Why Choose St Pete Urology
Dr Graves says that the St Pete Urology team of doctors and staff provide compassionate care to patients who often require difficult treatments in sensitive parts of their bodies. In most cases, patients are searching for answers to their medical questions, so the physicians strive to provide them with evidence-based solutions and treat them using the most advanced procedures. [Read Full Article…]
Dr. Graves- Prostate Cancer-Options For Managing Prostate Cancer
A urologist uses active surveillance to monitor cancer closely with digital rectal exams, ultrasounds, and prostate-specific antigen blood tests to check the progression of the disease. [Read Full Article…]
Prostate Cancer, Understanding the Risk Factors – Dr. Graves
If you believe you may be at risk for developing prostate cancer, make an appointment to consult with a local urology specialist immediately. The St Pete Urology team has extensive experience diagnosing and treating many different urological diseases and conditions, including prostate cancer. [Read Full Article…]
Enlarged Prostate – The Apple Analogy Explained
As the Prostate Gland increases in size, it puts pressure to the neighboring organs specially the urethra, resulting into the constriction of the urethra passage. [Read Full Article…]
Vasectomy- A Minimally Invasive Procedure
The vasectomy will take about 10-20 minutes to perform. A local anesthetic is injected into the scrotal skin adjacent to the vas deferens. [Read Full Article…]
How Patients Use the Internet for Medical Information
The advent of the internet and most people owning a computer these days, has really changed the face of medicine and how patients research their own medical problems.[Read Full Article…]
Vasectomy Reversal- Reversing a Prior Vasectomy Procedure
It is a surgical procedure at which it reconnects the two ends of the vas deferens that has been cut during a Vasectomy operation.[Read Full Article…]