Articles
Short answers to questions patients bring us
Each piece takes one question and answers it in readable prose, written by Advanced Urology, for patients we see in Johns Creek and Cumming. Longer, doctor-voiced pieces live in the journal.
Urinary Retention
- Can InterStim help urinary retention?Yes, for some people.
Testosterone & Hormones
- Low T clinics vs a urologist — what is the difference?Our urologists look at the whole picture: hormones, fertility, prostate health, and sexual function.
Prostate Cancer
- Who is a candidate for HIFU or focal therapy?Focal therapy treats the cancer area instead of removing or radiating the whole prostate.
- How long do prostate biopsy results take?Usually about one week, sometimes a bit longer.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Prostatic Artery Embolization — who is a candidate for PAE?PAE is performed by our interventional radiologists, working through a tiny puncture in the wrist artery.
Erectile Dysfunction
- Questions to ask at your first ED visitAsk these questions.
- Penile Implant — what if I have Peyronie’s disease?Yes.
Overactive Bladder
- Altaviva — will I feel the device under my skin?Altaviva is a slim device, just a few centimeters long, placed near the ankle.
- Peeing every hour — is that normal?For most adults, no.
Stress Incontinence
- What is ProACT for male incontinence?ProACT uses two small adjustable balloons placed near the bladder neck to help hold urine.
Kidney Masses & Cancer
- What is robotic kidney surgery?Our urologists control robotic instruments through a few small incisions, with a magnified 3D view.
Kidney Stones
- Is iced tea bad for kidney stones?Black tea contains oxalate, which can add to calcium oxalate stones, especially in large amounts.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.