Expert Insights

Bladder Cancer: Stats, Causes and Symptoms

October 23, 2018  |  Bladder  

There is a lot to be said about Bladder cancer, and the Austin Urology Institute is here to lay it all out. Bladder cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S. It affects approximately 68,000 adults in the United States each year. It begins in the cells that line the inside of […]

Vasectomy vs. Other Birth Control – A Snip In a Snap

October 16, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

When you’re considering a vasectomy it’s natural to have doubts and worries. You are considering a very permanent procedure so it’s natural to be hesitant. That much is to be expected, and it’s likely evident from your recent Google searches, which are now front-loaded with terms including epididymitis after vasectomy, enlarged epididymitis after vasectomy, and […]

More Precision, Less Incision – Da Vinci Surgery

October 11, 2018  |  Robotic Surgery  

Nearly two decades ago, Intuitive Surgical introduced the future in modern medical practice — the da Vinci Surgery System. In 2000, the da Vinci Surgery System was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and thus, a new standard was set for minimally invasive surgery. For the world’s premier practices, the da Vinci Surgery […]

ProstateNext: Genetic Testing for Prostate Cancer

October 2, 2018  |  Prostate Cancer  

Genetic testing is here and it is changing the way we approach prostate cancer screening for patients AND their families.  The genes you inherit from your parents can play a huge role in determining your risk for prostate cancer. Research has identified several inherited genes that can increase your risk for the development of prostate […]

Prostate Cancer Awareness with Fox 7 News

October 1, 2018  |  Enlarged Prostate  Prostate Cancer  TV Appearances  

Dr. Koushik Shaw with the Austin Urology Institute discusses prostate cancer on Fox 7 News. Watch the interview at learn more about prostate cancer at the link below. http://www.fox7austin.com/good-day/prostate-cancer-awareness#/

Doc Talk: Is Your Pee Alerting You to Kidney Cancer?

September 25, 2018  |  Bladder  Incontinence  Kidney Cancer  

The color of your pee can actually alert you to kidney stones or kidney cancer, as well as infection. Find out what color is the perfect pee color and what you can do to achieve it.

Doc Talk: How do Erectile Dysfunction Medications Work?

September 11, 2018  |  Erectile Dysfunction  

How does that little blue pill for erectile dysfunction really work and what can it do for you? If you’re being held back by ED, check out AUI’s new Men’s wellness Institute and face your health head-on.

No Need for Needles

September 7, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

Unless you’re into knitting, chances are you’re not a huge fan of needles. At the Austin Urology Institute, we are proud to celebrate 14 years of no needle techniques within our vasectomy practice. While it seems like our sector of the medical industry would be quick to adopt this, we were one of the first. […]

Doc Talk: Can you Reverse a Vasectomy?

September 3, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

Getting a vasectomy is a big decision and before you ask about a vasectomy reversal, decide what is right for you.

Taking Pride In Helping You Pee

August 31, 2018  |  Bladder  Prostate Cancer  

People take pride in things for different reasons. Some people boast about their long lost years in athletics, some like bragging about how many Netflix marathons they digest on a weekly basis, and others might gloat about how much lemonade they can chug in one sitting. At the Austin Urology Institute, our claim to fame […]

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