ARTICLES & ABSTRACTS

Articles and patient testimonials on urologic health concerns and advanced minimally invasive treatments.
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    IN THE NEWS...DR. ROBERT PUGACH COMMENTS

• Dr. Robert G. Pugach presented with Dr. James Ulchaker from the Cleveland Clinic at the Southeastern Section of the American Urological Association (SESAUA) Annual Meeting on March 14, 2013 in Virginia on “In-Office BPH Therapy.” (Urologix^®,Inc.)   Go to Professional Education - SESAUA March 2013 Conference Symposium to View presentation
   

• As Dr. Robert Pugach has been ascertaining for years, “proton therapy is dramatically more costly and shows no benefit at 12 months for GU or GI toxicity so the claims made in commercials that Proton therapy is better are false.”  Article: J Natl Cancer Inst. 2013; 105(1):25-32
   

• “Finasteride use linked to long-lasting sexual dysfunction.” Dr. Robert Pugach comments on  this report,“Finasteride is commonly used for BPH but I NEVER prescribe it for my patients for this as well as other reasons.” (see article)

    NO NEEDLE/NO SCALPEL VASECTOMY ARTICLES AND PROFILES

• Meet Troy, vasectomy reversal patient and his miracle baby, Jillian
   
• Dr. Robert Pugach featured on KTLA, Channel 5 (Los Angeles, CA)  News segment on the remarkable No Needle No Scalpel Vasectomy.  Read article  View segment ( Visit:  www.advancedvasectomy.com  to learn more)
  
  No Needle - No Scalpel Vasectomy Patient, Mike - California Adventure TV, KCAL Television (Los Angeles, CA)
   
• Vasectomy: Myths and Facts
   
• Vasectomy Not Associated with Prostate Cancer

       BLADDER CONTROL ARTICLES AND PROFILES

• Active living at age 86! Freedom from bladder control problems
  Patient Testimonial, Kathleen, age 86
   
• Meet Overactive Bladder Control Patient, Gail Long, Lakewood, CA and her InterStim Therapy treatment
   
• New Hope for Patients Suffering from Bladder Control Problems,  HB Magazine, Summer 2010
   
• Bladder Control:  What You Should Know
  
  
  PROSTATE CANCER ARTICLES AND PROFILES
•  Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines - Robert Pugach, MD encourages you to read the American Association of Clinical Urologists (AUA) Important Announcement Rejecting the USPSTF Recommendations.  (May 21, 2012)
   
• PSA Testing Continues to Polarize Medical Community, Roxanne Nelson
   
• Dr. Robert Pugach's commentary on PSA Testing recommendation
   
• Important new study on "Phase III trial of selenium to prevent prostate cancer in men with high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia" Read abstract
   
• Read an update from Prostate Cancer patient, Bob, HIFU patient. "The Love Story Continues … Fighting Prostate Cancer with Advanced Technology"
   
• Read Jay Beeler, Editor of the Beachcomber, personal story of on prostate cancer
   

• Ending the Silence about Prostate Cancer... Long Beach resident discusses treatment options
  
  HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRASOUND (HIFU)
   

• Dr. Robert Pugach profiled on International HIFU  Read International HIFU
   

• New treatment for prostate cancer gives 'perfect results' for nine in ten men: research
   By Rebecca Smith, Medical Editor, 16 Apr 2012,  Source:  The Telegraph
  In the study published in the journal Lancet Oncology, 41 men were treated with focal HIFU. After 12 months, none were incontinent and one in ten suffered impotence.  The majority, 95%, were free of cancer after 12 months.
  
  Comment from Dr. Robert Pugach, MD

  “As one of four urologists in North America certified to teach other doctors throughout the world to perform HIFU, it is gratifying to see the HIFU procedure evolve to this level.  We are now at the cusp of being able to treat small prostate cancers in less than an hour and allow patients to return to normal activities and functions within a few days.”
   

• International HIFU E-Newsletter features Dr. Pugach
   

• Prostate Cancer: Common, Curable Disease
   

• What you should know about prostate cancer, treatment options and your quality of life, Read this important story about one of the lead singers of Lakeside.  Deciding what kind of prostate cancer treatment to get is a critical decision.  “Every man is different. But do your research and get all the facts,” says Donald Tavie, a lead singer with Lakeside. “I’m happy that I explored all options before deciding on a new procedure.”

     VASECTOMY REVERSAL ARTICLES AND PROFILES

• Is a Vasectomy Reversal Right for Me?
   

• "Assisted reproductive technology (ART) may be linked to increased risk of birth defects"
  Source: AMA Rounds
  Important new research for couples considering assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure. The research findings suggest that, “ARTs may lead to an increased incidence of birth defects .”  Dr. Robert Pugach advises couples who are looking to reverse a vasectomy that a vasectomy reversal, when successful, is the LEAST expensive option for couples as it allows multiple attempts and multiple childbirths with a SINGLE procedure.
   

• Meet Vasectomy Reversal Patient...Success Story!

  OTHER ARTICLES AND PROFILES
   

• Gastric Bypass Surgery Restores Sexual Function In Morbidly Obese Men
   
• Dietary Recommendations for your Urologic Health
   
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