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Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in
the prostate, a gland in the male reproductive system.
Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however, there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers. |
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| The prostate is a variable-sized gland located in the male pelvis, usually the size of a walnut measuring 3-4 Centimeters long and 3-5 centimeters width. On average the gland weighs about 20 grams. The prostate surrounds the urethra... |
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| Green light laser is a type of laser (532nm Wavelength) used for laser prostatectomy. It treats prostate enlargement by vaporisation of the prostate tissue. |
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| The kidneys are situated in the posterior part of the abdomen, one on either side of the vertebral column (spine) and surrounded by a mass of fat and loose areolar tissue. Each kidney is about 11.25 cm. in length, 5 to 7.5 cm. in breadth, and rather more... |
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| Urinary stones (calculi) are hardened mineral deposits that form in the kidney. They originate as microscopic particles and develop into stones over time. Urinary stones may contain various combinations of chemicals. The most common type of stone contains calcium... |
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| Bladder cancer is responsible for approximately 3% of all malignancies diagnosed in Australia each year. Bladder cancer is more common in men than women and typically affects people over 60 years of age. Bladder cancer at an early stage of growth... |
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| The subspecialty of female urology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of those urinary tract disorders most prevalent in females.... |
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| Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male contraception and could be permanent. It involves blocking the tubes (vas deferens) that carry the sperm. ... |
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