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Prostate Cancer Myths and Facts

May 17, 2015  |  Prostate Cancer  

Despite increased awareness about prostate cancer detection and prevention, many men still have questions about the best way to keep themselves safe from the disease. Dr. Shaw has been practicing urology in Austin for over a decade and is well-equipped to dispel a few prostate cancer myths and answer some common questions. Not Every Man […]

Moms Love Vasectomies: Austin Urology Institute in Austin Moms Blog

February 15, 2015  |  Vasectomy  

Most often men seeking vasectomies in Austin are fathers who’ve spoken with their wives and determined they’re happy with their family as is, and not too thrilled about having to use birth control for the foreseeable future. Vasectomies are a much less invasive form of permanent birth control than tubal ligation, the female equivalent. So after […]

Austin Urology Institute Adopts New Bladder Cancer Imaging Technology

February 13, 2015  |  Bladder  

Austin Urology Institute was one of the first Austin urologists to incorporate narrow band imaging, which has vastly increased our ability to spot smaller, fainter tumors in the bladder. With this new technology installed, our ability to detect bladder cancer earlier for better outcomes. More on narrow band imaging from KXAN News: Here is a […]

Does Austin Urology Institute treat men and women?

October 27, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

AUI treats both men and women. In both patients, we treat for kidney stones, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and other abnormalities of the kidney or urinary tract. Male patients are also seen for low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, prostate enlargement, and prostate cancer to name a few. We see female patients for urological issues such as […]

What does a urologist do?

October 24, 2014  |  Men's Health  Women's Health  

If you’ve noticed something unusual with your body and chosen to see a urologist, or been referred to an Austin urologist by another doctor, you may not know what to expect or what a urologist actually treats. A urologist is a specialist who deals with problems of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, ureters, […]

Austin Urology Institute to offer Urolift for Enlarged Prostate Issues

October 24, 2014  |  Enlarged Prostate  

Austin Urology Institute is proud to amongst the first in the State of Texas to offer the novel Urolift device to help treat symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH). In America, over 12 million men are affected with BPH. In all men, the prostate begins to grow or enlarge after the age of 40. In some […]

Dr. Shaw Discusses the Need for More Kidney Donors on KXAN

October 23, 2014  |  Kidney Health  TV Appearances  

There’s a growing need for kidney donors in the United States. The number of people in need of a transplant has doubled in the past 12 years, and some of them have been waiting over five years for a new kidney.   As the demand as increased, the number of living donors has actually fallen, […]

Treating Prostate Cancer with Robotics

October 22, 2014  |  Uncategorized  

Cancer fighting technology is continually evolving and we’re always striving at Austin Urology Institute to provide the best and most advanced care. One of the foremost examples of this commitment is our robotic surgery unit, which is capable of treating prostate cancer in unprecedented ways. How is prostate cancer treated with robotics? A radical robotic […]

Is prostate cancer hereditary?

October 20, 2014  |  Prostate Cancer  

Men with a family history of prostate cancer are at an increased risk of developing the disease. The risk correlates with the number of first-degree relatives (father, brother or uncle) affected by prostate cancer and the age at onset. It important to begin screening around age 40 if you have family history of prostate cancer.

Treating Bladder Cancer with Robotics

October 17, 2014  |  Bladder  

Cancer fighting technology is continually evolving and we’re always striving at Austin Urology Institute to provide the best and most advanced care. One of the foremost examples of this commitment is our robotic surgery unit, which is capable of treating bladder cancer in unprecedented ways. The robot may be used to remove all or part […]

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