Marla Ahlgrimm fields questions regarding hormone replacement therapies and their inclusion in the effective treatment of PMS, perimenopause, and menopause. Q. Is HRT therapy right for all women? Marla Ahlgrimm: Not necessarily; some women may have other factors that spur their discomfort. Q. Do all women receive the same dosage or combination of replacement hormones? Marla Ahlgrimm: No, each ... Read More »
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Invasive Bladder Cancer Requires Radical Treatments, says Urologist Paul Perito MD
A radical cystectomy can remove most cancer cells but it is not without major risks, according to Paul Perito MD. According to Paul Perito MD, a radical cystectomy is an operation used to remove the bladder, as well as any surrounding organs that are affected by carcinogenic cells. Paul Perito MD, a Coral Gables, Florida-based urology specialist, explains that the procedure has been around since the 1800s but it was not until the mid-20th century that the basic principles of surgery were described in medical texts. According to Paul Perito MD, the procedure was updated in 1987 to accommodate a nerve sparing dissection that would preserve sexual function. Read More »
Part Two: Dr. Paul E. Perito Explains the Rest of the Surgical Procedure to Implant the Titan Prosthesis
For Part One of this interview, click here. InformatioNation Blog: Welcome back, Dr. Paul E. Perito. When we left off, you were just about to explain the cylinder placement process. Can you do that now? Dr. Paul E. Perito: When placing the cylinders, the stay sutures act as my retractor-less retractor; one simply needs to tell your assistant to pull ... Read More »