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Kidney Stones · Featured

Kidney Stone Size Chart: 4 mm, 6 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm+ - Which Treatment?

A urologist explains exactly what each stone size means for your treatment options - from watchful waiting to RIRS laser surgery or PCNL.

15 Mar 2025 · 7 min read
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Prostate Health

PSA Levels by Age: What Is Normal for Indian Men? A Urologist Explains

Your PSA result depends heavily on your age and prostate size. This chart shows age-specific normal ranges, and exactly when a raised PSA needs further investigation.

22 Mar 2025 · 8 min read
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Prostate & BPH

HoLEP vs TURP for Enlarged Prostate: Which BPH Surgery in 2025?

Both surgeries relieve urinary obstruction from BPH - but HoLEP works on any prostate size, needs no catheter after 24 hours, and has no bleeding restrictions. Here is how to choose.

02 Apr 2025 · 9 min read
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Male Health

Varicocele and Male Infertility: Does Surgery Actually Improve Sperm Count?

Varicocele is present in 40% of infertile men - but not all varicoceles need surgery. A urologist explains the evidence and who actually benefits from varicocelectomy.

10 Apr 2025 · 8 min read
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Uro-Oncology

Early Signs of Kidney Cancer: Why 70% of Cases Are Found by Accident

Kidney cancer rarely causes symptoms in its early stages - which is why regular health checks matter. Here is what to watch for, and the tests that catch it early.

18 Apr 2025 · 7 min read
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Bladder & Urinary

Why Do I Keep Getting UTIs? A Urologist's Complete Guide

Recurrent UTI is defined as 3 or more infections per year. Antibiotics alone are not enough - a urologist explains the anatomical, hormonal and lifestyle factors, and a strategy to break the cycle.

28 Apr 2025 · 9 min read
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Prostate Health

Enlarged Prostate at 45, 55, 65: Symptoms, Stages & When to Treat

BPH is almost universal after 60 - but most men do not know which symptoms need treatment and which can be managed with lifestyle alone. A practical guide by stage.

06 May 2025 · 8 min read
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Robotic Surgery

Robotic Urology Surgery Recovery: What to Expect, Day by Day

From the recovery room to 6-week follow-up - a realistic, week-by-week guide to recovering from robotic kidney, prostate, or bladder surgery in India.

14 May 2025 · 10 min read

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