Midwest Urology & Radiation Oncology

11 Body Parts You Should Never Ignore During Foreplay

20 Tips for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Prevention is key to avoiding urinary tract infections in women in men and may include changes in personal hygiene, sex practices, and even your underwear.

We Asked 8 People to Explain Why They Cheated—and Their Reasons Are Wildly Different

“I was married to someone I got along with great, but our sex life was never passionate.”

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

Autonomous surgery in the era of robotic urology: friend or foe of the future surgeon?

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The Surgeon Who United a Generation of Urology Patients

Patients travel to USC from around the globe to seek care for prostate, bladder and kidney cancers a...

Why Robotic Surgery is the Future of Urology

Urology is at the forefront of new technology. Certain fields of medicine haven’t been able to adequately demonstrate all the benefits of robotic surgery

What to Expect Before, During, and After a Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a brief surgical procedure that cuts and seals off the vas deferens through a scrotal opening, which prevents sperm from entering the patient’s semen. A vasectomy is the safest and most effective form of birth control – the chances of getting pregnant after a vasectomy is 1 Continue reading

Know When To Seek Help for Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are a common condition in both men and women. While common, it's important to know when to seek help for kidney stones.

How some urology issues in men may signal greater health concerns

A heart and urology specialist break down the connectedness

Tips when working from home

Stay in motion! So you are stuck at home and feeling a little cabin fever? A great way to combat stress is to get your move on.

What to Expect at your First Urology Visit

Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with health problems of the male and female urinary systems, and the male reproductive system. The urinary tract stores and gets rid of urine (liquid waste) and extra water. The urinary tract is a pathway in the body. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.

How to Find a Clinical Trial in Urology

Patients with a urologic condition may wish to participate in a clinical trial. Clinical trials offer hope in that they are research studies that explore whether a new treatments are effective. Clinical trials aim to find better ways to prevent, screen, diagnose or treat a disease or condition. They may offer a new choice for patients who have not had success with other treatments.

A surgeon mistakes a kidney for a tumor. How can this happen?

Surgeons, if you are going to help a spine surgeon, you would be wise to review the images before surgery and familiarize yourself with the possible locations of a pelvic kidney.

Testosterone Replacement Therapy: Is It Right For You?

Men with a low sex drive, fading energy, mood changes and erectile dysfunction may have low testosterone levels, also known as low-T. However, these symptoms can be caused by other reasons.

Preventing Kidney Stones Video

Watch this video to learn about preventing Kidney Stones.

Finding Relief Through Diagnosis

Tammy* is a 38-year-old woman. She has suffered for many years with pain in her lower abdomen. As a child she was told she had “lots of bladder infections” and was given antibiotics. But, the medications still didn’t help.

Benefits of Walking and Eating Right

Who is at Risk for Prostate Cancer?

The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system. It helps makes the fluid that carries sperm (semen) and is about the size of a walnut. The prostate gland sits just below the bladder, which is the organ that collects and empties urine, and is in front of the rectum (the lower part of the large intestine that ends at the anus). The prostate also surrounds part of the urethra, or the tube that empties urine from the bladder. That’s why some…