Bladder cancer, the most common form of which is transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) or urothelial carcinoma, is a cancer of the inner lining of the bladder. It is responsible for approximately 3% of all malignancies diagnosed in Australia each year. At an early stage of growth it may not produce any noticeable signs or symptoms, … Read more
Prostate cancer treatment and diagnosis Melbourne, VIC Australian Urology Associates provides comprehensive prostate cancer services to Melbourne and Victoria. Our dedicated and highly experienced team of urologists specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. Appointments are available at multiple locations throughout Melbourne and Victoria, and telehealth video consultations are also available for interstate … Read more
What is Kidney Cancer? The kidneys are essential organs that filter the blood, removing waste products through the urinary tract as urine. Like any other organ, the kidney can be affected by cancer. How common is Kidney Cancer? Kidney cancer accounts for around 3% of all cancers diagnosed in Australia each year. The commonest form … Read more
What is the prostate? The prostate gland is a small, solid gland roughly the size of a walnut, located behind the pubic bone. It is situated beneath the bladder, surrounding the first part of the urethra. Approximately 0.5ml of each ejaculate is fluid made by the prostate, containing a number of substances that nourish the … Read more
What is a “Neurogenic Bladder”? A neurogenic bladder is the term given to the loss of normal bladder function caused by damage to part of the nervous system. Normal bladder function relies on a complex co-ordination of nerve and muscle function to allow the storage and elimination of urine. Abnormalities of the nervous system can … Read more
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary leakage of urine. In real terms, it is a bladder that ends up controlling your life, and can result in living in continual fear of urine leakage. Whilst not a life-threatening condition, it can have an enormous impact on an individual’s life with a profound loss of quality of life. … Read more
What is Haematuria? Haematuria is the presence of blood in the urine. Haematuria can be classified into 2 types: Microscopic haematuria -where the blood is not visible and present only on testing of the urine. Macroscopic haematuria- where there is visible blood in the urine causing it to be discoloured pink, red, brownish-red or tea-coloured. … Read more
AUA urologists offer diagnosis and treatment options for kidney stones. What are kidney stones? Kidney 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 in combination … Read more
Kidney Stones Kidney 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 in combination with either oxalate or phosphate. Other stones may form from uric acid … Read more