Uro-oncology blog
Selected articles from Dr. Bruno Benigno’s blog, translated from Portuguese. More than 700 articles are available in Portuguese.
10 Things You Need to Know About the Double-J Stent.
What is a double-J stent? A double-J stent is a flexible tubular device 10 cm to 35 cm long, roughly the width of a ballpoint pen refill
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At what PSA level should you worry? A urologist explains
Is high PSA always cancer? Urologist Dr. Bruno Benigno (CRM-SP 126265), uro-oncologist in São Paulo, explains normal values and when investigation is needed.
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Free PSA/total PSA ratio of 0.28. Is there any risk?
Carmen Reis asks: Free PSA/total PSA ratio of 0.28. Is there any risk? The free/total PSA ratio is a parameter widely...
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Double-J stent: 5 things you need to know.
A double-J stent is a thin, flexible device used to keep the urinary tract open. On his YouTube channel, Dr.
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Double-J Stent - 6 important questions
Questions such as “can a patient with a double-J stent work?” or “is low back pain a symptom of kidney stones?” are very comm
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Kidney stone surgery. What every patient needs to know.
Kidney stones are a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Fortunately, treatments are available to remove them.
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How I treat it: kidney stones from 7 mm to 15 mm. A urologist explains
When diagnosing a patient with stones between 7 mm and 15 mm, a crucial factor is whether symptoms are present.
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How to Pass a Ureteral Stone? Medication or Surgery?
Do you know the ways to eliminate a stone in the ureter? The ureter has three points where it is narrowest. The first one i
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How to recover erections after prostate cancer surgery?
Erectile dysfunction is a side effect feared by most men who are about to undergo prostate cancer treatment. In
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Side effects of testosterone suppression in men with prostate cancer
Side effects of testosterone suppression in men with prostate cancer: the role of testosterone, how blocking it works, its consequences and when it is needed.
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Understanding Gleason 8: One of the Most Aggressive Forms of Prostate Cancer
Learn what Gleason 8 is, one of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer, and the most effective treatment strategies. Contact our team.
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Is there any way to lower PSA?
According to Dr. Bruno Benigno, there are several ways: with medication. Drugs that reduce prostate size, such as dutasteride or finasteride, also lower PSA.
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Penile sores: 10 things you need to know.
HPV, phimosis, balanoposthitis, STDs? Urologist Dr. Bruno Benigno (CRM-SP 126265) explains when a penile sore needs specialist evaluation in São Paulo.
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I had a prostate biopsy and it showed perineural invasion. What does it mean?
Perineural invasion means cancer cells were found around or along a nerve fiber inside the prostate. Find out what this means for you.
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Kidney nodules and cysts: what are the risks and treatments?
Kidney nodules or cysts: do you know the risks and treatments? Learn the difference between them and which doctor to see.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE DOUBLE-J STENT
The double-J stent is a thin, flexible polyurethane tube, about 3 mm in diameter and 8 to 35 cm long, widely used by urologists. Here is what to know.
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Biochemical recurrence after prostatectomy: when to worry about PSA?
Has your PSA started rising again after surgery? Understand what biochemical recurrence is, when to investigate it and how to treat it early.
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What prostate size carries the highest cancer risk, and when should you worry?
Learn about prostate cancer: symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and prevention, plus what prostate size, biopsy and PSA really mean for your risk.
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What is the normal PSA level after prostate removal?
Why can PSA rise after prostate removal? Learn what is normal after surgery, how often to test, and the two reasons PSA can go up again.
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My CT scan shows a 0.8 cm stone in my right kidney. Can it pass on its own?
My CT scan shows a 0.8 cm stone in my right kidney. Can it pass? Stones up to 7 mm have up to an 80% chance of passing without surgery. Learn your options.
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