For a minor organ, the prostate can be a balky one. Wrapped around the urethra (the urinary tube) just below the bladder, it produces a lubricant that helps move sperm into the world. Unfortunately, ...

You might have more than one type of prostate cancer at the same time. For example, adenocarcinoma mixed with a rare type of prostate cancer. Rare types of prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose ...

The holmium laser prostate (HoLEP) surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that treats a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Although it’s usually considered safe for most people, it ...

New research has revealed that five different types of prostate cancer exist. How will this discovery change the outlook of prostate cancer screening? World renowned robotic prostate cancer surgeon, ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists specialize in helping men achieve better health with top-notch specialty care and the latest advances in treatment and therapies. We provide care for a ...

Pre-treatment prostate MRI predicts recurrence and survival after surgery. Discover how imaging improves risk assessment.

Every prostate cancer journey begins with a clear understanding of the diagnosis. This isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” disease, and treatment plans are highly personalized. “When we’re evaluating a case ...

Intraoperative pathologic assessment of tissue adjacent to the neurovascular bundles after removal of the prostate increases the likelihood of nerve-sparing surgery. The NeuroSAFE technique for the ...

Prostate cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the prostate gland. In most men, prostate disease grows very slowly. The majority of men with low-grade, early ...

Urologic oncology specialists in the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center specialize in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The Lester ...