Comprehensive Urology of Los Angeles employs a team of friendly, knowledgeable urologists who are happy to assist patients in any way possible. As part of our ongoing commitment to our patients, we are proud to announce the addition of Dr. Cristina Palmer to our team. Dr. Palmer is currently associated with several globally recognized medicalRead More
What’s the Difference Between Surgical and Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation?
There are two types of vaginal rejuvenation procedures: labiaplasty and ThermiVa. Both treatments have been shown to help women enhance the shape and size of female genitalia, reduce pain or pinching of physical tissue, and provide other long-lasting benefits. However, there are many differences between labiaplasty and ThermiVa. As such, it is important for aRead More
Incontinence Before and After Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
The hormones involved in pregnancy can cause significant physiological changes to a woman’s body. In addition to nausea (morning sickness) and fluctuating emotions, many women experience what can feel like a near constant urge to urinate, as well as leaks following simple motions like sneezing, laughing, and coughing. Even walking can trigger stress incontinence forRead More
Patient’s Guide to a Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy (RALP) for Prostate Cancer
Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is used to treat prostate cancer. It is minimally invasive and involves the removal of a man’s prostate gland. Additionally, a surgeon uses a robot to control instruments during a RALP procedure. Comprehensive Urology offers RALP and other prostate cancer treatments. Our team of expert urologists meets with prostate cancer patients,Read More
What Are the Best Prostate Cancer Treatments?
The best prostate cancer treatment varies depending on a patient’s age, their overall health status, the cancer’s grade and stage, and other factors. Both surgical and non-surgical treatments are available to address prostate cancer, and a urologist provides each patient with a personalized prostate cancer treatment plan.
Why Your Mommy Makeover Should Include a ThermiVa Treatment
What is a mommy makeover, and why is it becoming a must-have treatment for women following pregnancy? A mommy makeover generally involves one or more procedures designed to address a woman’s post-pregnancy body concerns. Some of the most common mommy makeover procedures include:
5 Warning Signs of Testicular Cancer
About 9,300 new cases of testicular cancer will be diagnosed in 2018, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Testicular cancer will also be responsible for about 400 deaths this year, ACS estimates. Fortunately, men who identify the initial signs of testicular cancer can properly diagnose and treat this problem.
How to Do a Testicular Cancer Self-Exam
Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 34. But testicular cancer itself is not common; in fact, the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates only one in 250 men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer during his lifetime. Meanwhile, testicular cancer can be treated successfully, particularlyRead More
Differences Between Labiaplasty and ThermiVa for Vaginal Rejuvenation
When considering whether to undergo a labiaplasty or ThermiVa treatment, it is important to note that both vaginal cosmetic procedures can provide similar results. However, labiaplasty (cosmetic vaginal surgery) or ThermiVa (non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation) can offer a range of benefits that may be more appealing to some patients than others.
Do Home Remedies for Kidney Stones Work?
At Comprehensive Urology, we are proud to support National Kidney Month, a National Kidney Foundation initiative that promotes kidney disease awareness, prevention, and treatment. To show our support for National Kidney Month, we recently published a blog post about recurrent kidney stones. Now, we’d like to focus on home remedies for kidney stones, how theseRead More