Expert Insights

Doc Talk: Are Testicles the Most Sensitive Part of a Man’s Body?

August 28, 2018  |  Men's Health  

Nope. Watch this week’s Doc Talk with Dr. Koushik Shaw of the Austin Urology Institute to find out where your testicles really rank.

A Little Pain for A Huge Gain

August 24, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

One of the most common things I hear from folks is “How much does a vasectomy hurt?”  Well, truth be told, I wondered that myself when I had my own vasectomy after my wife and I had our second child. And having said that, after I was done, I reacted just as most patients do….”Hey, […]

Bouncing Back From a Bad Bladder

August 20, 2018  |  Bladder  Enlarged Prostate  Men's Health  

TURBT, or TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumor, is a common procedure done at the men’s wellness center at the Austin Urology Institute. Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw has performed this specialized procedure for over 14 years, with hundreds of TURBT procedures performed. A TURBT is performed when there is a diagnosis of bladder cancer. A […]

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony You Don’t Want to Miss

August 6, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

We understand that opportunity is all around you, but what if it was…right below you? Usually, people look up to find it, but have you ever looked down and thought of all the potential you could be missing out on? Men often avoid the discussion of vasectomies because it seems like a drawn-out process that […]

Your-sectomy: It Should Be Up to You

July 13, 2018  |  Vasectomy  

Austin Urology Institute is proud to offer our vasectomy services for patients sprawling from San Antonio all the way to San Marcos. Besides our top of the line 5-star Facilities and team of physicians, it makes sense why our patients are so committed to traveling so far to receive our care. Along with earning the […]

Trust Our Tech To Treat Your Urologic Cancer

June 26, 2018  |  Bladder  Kidney Cancer  Kidney Health  Men's Health  Prostate Cancer  Robotic Surgery  

We understand how shocking a diagnosis of a urologic cancer can be. In those difficult times you deserve the best treatment. You need an experienced medical team willing to discuss the full range of treatments available to you, including surgical options. Look for a surgeon who utilizes the latest technology and provides a friendly, comforting […]

What is a vasectomy reversal?

December 28, 2017  |  Vasectomy  

A vasectomy is a procedure done for contraception. Sperm travels from the testicle (where most of it is made) to the vas deferens tubes, into the prostate (where semen is produced), and together sperm and semen are ejaculated out the urethra. During a vasectomy removing a segment of the vas deferens tubes disrupts the path […]

Will Male Infertility Destroy America? (No, BUT…)

December 14, 2017  |  Erectile Dysfunction  Low Testosterone  

America may self-destruct in the near future, and surprisingly it may have more to do with male infertility than the current political climate. After years of steady decline, the number of women giving birth in the U.S. has reached an all-time low this year. This decline isn’t all bad news, birth rates have decreased amongst […]

How Do You Protect Your Prostate?

December 1, 2017  |  Uncategorized  

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. Yet, when detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Here’s what you need to know: Step 1 – Get Screened Men ages 55 and older should be screened yearly with a PSA blood test […]

Types of Bladder Cancer – Staging, Grading, and More

November 28, 2017  |  Bladder  

First things first You hear the term bladder cancer and your mind immediately enters the danger zone. Your body goes numb; time stands still. You’re well aware that it’s a horrid disease that’s impacted the lives of millions, but your worry and concern increases tenfold when it hits close to home. Suddenly, you’re searching the […]

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