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IN THE
NEWS
PROSTATE CANCER and BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) UPDATES
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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.)
(Press Release)
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Dr.
Robert Pugach named to Locateadoc.com
Advisory
Board (December 2012). As one of 15 board members, Dr. Pugach
will help guide Locateadoc staff in providing the "best user
experience."
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“The discovery of a prostate cancer biomarker
by Dr. Doneka at the Mayo Clinic is a groundbreaking step towards
developing a more specific test to detect prostate cancer. It has
the potential to decrease the number of biopsies in men with
elevated PSA levels while increasing the overall cancer detection
rate,” comments Dr. Robert Pugach. For more information visit; Mayo
Clinic Researchers Discover Biomarkers for Prostate Cancer
Detection, Recurrence (posted May 14, 2012)
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Dr. Robert Pugach presents at
the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Urological Association
View an educational video on “Fact,
Not Fiction: The Truth about In-Office BPH Procedures”
presented
at the AUA Annual Meeting, May 2012
Dr. Robert Pugach participated in this one hour peer panel
discussion presented at the 2012 AUA Annual Meeting on the most
commonly asked question regarding in-office BPH therapies. The
discussion was moderated by internationally renowned urologist,
BPH thought leader, researcher and author, Claus Roehrborn, MD,
Professor and Chair, Department of Urology at UT Southwestern
Medical Center. Joining Dr. Roehrborn was a panel of three
experienced urologists who provided their own candid insights
into the history of in-office procedures, the benefits and
challenges of the most common BPH treatment options, best
practices in patient selection, patient comfort, and the
management of patient expectations as well as the safety,
efficacy and durability data for both Cooled ThermoTherapy™ and
Prostiva® RF Therapy.
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Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines
Robert Pugach, MD encourages you to read the
American Association of Clinical Urologists (AUA)
Important Announcement Rejecting the USPSTF Recommendations.
Dr. Robert Pugach presents at 2012 Annual Meeting of the
American Urological Association
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) was a prominent focus of
the 2012 annual meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). Attendees from
across the United States and throughout the world came to learn
about a wide variety of issues that include the latest in
genetic research about urological cancers to ultrasound
workshops to new treatments for a variety of urological
conditions.
For the BPH educational program Dr. Pugach was honored to be
chosen as one of three panelists in a far ranging discussion and
presentation about the minimally invasive options available to
urologists to treat BPH. Chaired by Dr. Claus Roehrborn,
chairman and professor of the Urology Department of the
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the session
allowed each panelist to share his experience and treatment
insights with the more than 300 attendees. The panel discussion
was followed by a lively Question & Answer session.
“We had the opportunity to educate urologists about the
advantages of in office BPH treatments - CoolWave microwave and
Prostiva radiofrequency - and show them how they can enhance
patient comfort, eliminate the need for surgery and produce long
lasting results,” says Dr. Pugach. “We also taught them that in
office treatments deliver better results than daily, expensive
medications without the side effects of medications. They also
learned that in office treatments are less expensive than
surgery and medications for patients and our healthcare system.”
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Stop PSA Testing?
What A Travesty!
Read
Dr. Pugach's Commentary
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"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.”
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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.”
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Meet
Prostate Cancer Patient...Bob
A. (Prostate Cancer
Treatment with HIFU)
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Dr. Pugach comments on
recent article in Cancer Online,
"One in Five Young Men In US Report Recent PSA Test"
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Education is Center Stage at
Pacific Coast Urology Medical Center
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"Army Reservist Find’s Life Work While Serving in Afghanistan"
Meet Travis Seung Oh, completed clinical training for Physician
Assistant program with Dr. Robert Pugach (May 23, 2012)
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"Assisted
reproductive technology (ART) may be linked to increased risk of
birth defects" Source: AMA Rounds, May 2012
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.
BLADDER
CONTROL TREATMENT UPDATES AND PATIENT PROFILES
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PCUMC held two
"Girls Time Out" Community Education Events (November is Bladder Health Awareness
Month)
Meet Gail
Long, OAB Patient, How she took control of her bladder
health!
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New
Hope for Patients Suffering from Bladder Control Problems
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PACIFIC COAST UROLOGY
MEDICAL CENTER UPDATES
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