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As a urologist, I often meet men in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who feel like a vital part of their identity is fading. They describe a gradual decline in stamina, a loss of morning erections, or a frustrating lack…
The journey didn’t begin in a laboratory, but on the airframes of supersonic jets. In the 1960s, engineers at Dornier System noticed that planes flying at high speeds through rain experienced mysterious “pitting” on their metal shells. They discovered that…
As a urologist, I know that for many of my patients, the word “cancer” feels like a finality. But when we talk about the prostate, the reality in 2026 is far more nuanced. If you are over 50, or perhaps…
Kidney stones are one of the most painful conditions I treat in my practice. They affect nearly 1 in 10 people during their lifetime, and the risk is increasing in adults between 20 and 50 years of age National Kidney…
Kidney stones are more common than many people realize. Research shows that about 1 in 10 people will develop a kidney stone during their lifetime, according to the National Kidney Foundation. The risk increases with age due to dehydration, medical…
I have seen increasing numbers of Indian men coming to me worried about fertility. The data support that concern: globally, the number of men affected by infertility rose by roughly 19% from 1990 to 2019. In India, men now contribute…
As a urologist, I often notice that many patients experience a clear worsening of urinary symptoms during colder months. Men and women alike tell me they urinate more frequently, wake up at night to pass urine, or feel sudden urgency…
Robotic surgery has transformed the way we treat complex urological conditions. As an experienced clinician, I have seen how this technology can make a meaningful difference to patients facing surgery for prostate, kidney, bladder, or reconstructive urology procedures. But before…
During robotic surgery, I sit at a console placed a few feet away from the patient. From there, I control robotic arms that hold a 3D high-definition camera and fine surgical instruments. Every movement of my fingers is translated into…
Varicocele is a common condition I often see in my urology practice. It affects nearly 15% of men and up to 40% of those evaluated for infertility. In India, many young men silently suffer due to lack of awareness or…