Following on from a diagnosis of BPH or benign prostatic enlargement, it's important to be aware that there are several treatment options available to you. These include a range of options from observation, medication, minimally invasive treatment choices or...
Following on from a diagnosis of BPH or benign prostatic enlargement, it's important to be aware that there are several treatment options available to you. These include a range of options from observation, medication, minimally invasive treatment choices or...
Have you noticed that you’re getting up more frequently at night to go to the toilet to pee? Does it take you a longer period of time to void and empty your bladder? Are you going more frequently in the daytime? Is your flow a trickle or gravity fed?
Trying to navigate treatment choices for a diagnosis of localized prostate cancer can be a bit of a nightmare. Once you jump on-line you’ll realize that there are an array of different treatment choices that range from active surveillance through various forms of surgery.
Hey guys, if you or a loved one has recently received a prostate cancer diagnosis then this video is here to provide you with some background information so that you maybe better prepared for your upcoming journey through treatment choices, cancer and functional outcomes.
The following blog is for those people who are awaiting or have an interest in information regarding a robotic simple prostatectomy. The aim really is to prepare you for this surgery and to let you know what you can expect if you have this operation.
A prostate biopsy is currently the only way to diagnose prostate cancer. The majority of men will have had a blood test (PSA) and a prostate examination. If either of these two tests are abnormal...
The insertion of an Advance Sling is a surgical procedure for the management of male urinary incontinence. The patient in this video has previously had a radical prostatectomy. He is over one year...
Gold Coast urologist Dr. Charles Chabert, talks about an Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction. You can watch the full video series (9 short clips) or you can jump to a particular section of interest...
What are the symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on erectile dysfunction symptoms.
How do you evaluate which treatment option is best for me? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on how you discover which erectile...
How do I talk to my GP about Erectile Dysfunction? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert explains how you go about discussing this sensitive topic...
How do I talk to my partner about Erectile Dysfunction? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert explains how you go about discussing this sensitive...
How is Erectile Dysfunction treated? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on treatment options for erectile dysfunction.
What are the benefits of seeing a specialist for Erectile Dysfunction? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert talks about the benefits you'll receive...
What causes Erectile Dysfunction? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on what the causes of Erectile Dysfunction really are.
How common is Erectile Dysfunction? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on how many Australian men, and those around the world actually...
What is Erectile Dysfunction (ED)? As part of the "Introduction to Erectile Dysfunction" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on what ED really is.
Australian urologist, Dr. Charles Chabert, shares an overview about Prostate Cancer. He discusses the details of a prostate cancer dignosis, PSA, Gleason score as well as the clinical...
What happens the day of my procedure? As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on what happens on the day of your GreenLight...
Do I need to change or stop any medications? As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on managing medications prior to this...
Are there eating or drinking restrictions I need to follow prior to my procedure? As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert elaborates on...
Do I need to arrange for transportation? As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert explains more about transportation arrangements for...
What tests need to be complete prior to my procedure? As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert explains more about the tests needed prior...
As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert confirms whether you need to make any other appointments prior to the prostate procedure.
As part of the "Preparing for a GreenLight laser therapy procedure" video series, Dr. Charles Chabert shares a quick reminder about why this prostate surgery is needed.
Gold Coast urologist Dr. Charles Chabert, talks about preparing for a GreenLight Laser therapy procedure. You can watch the full video series (7 short clips) or you can jump to a particular section...
Are there ways to maximise size after penile implant surgery? In this video series about maximising size after penile implant procedures, Dr. Charles Chabert, Gold Coast urologist, answers this...
Australian urologist Dr. Charles Chabert, talks more about BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia). You can watch the full video series (10 short clips) or you can jump to a particular section of...
At what point is it best to move forward with surgical treatment? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about when it is best to move forward with surgical treatment for...
What are the surgical treatment options for BPH? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about the enlarged prostate treatment options of a surgical nature. There are also...
What are the non-surgical treatment options for BPH? In this section of the BHP (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia also known as an enlarged prostate) video series, Dr. Charles Chabert, Gold Coast...
What tests are used to diagnose BPH? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Charles Chabert, Gold Coast urologist, explains which tests are involved in diagnosing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
How can BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) affect my sex life? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about the impact this issue can have when it comes to sex.
Can BPH be prevented? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about the prevention of BPH.
What complications can arise from BPH? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about BPH complications.
What causes BPH? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about the actual causes of BPH.
What are the symptoms of BPH? In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about the various symptoms of BPH.
At The Prostate Clinic, we are often asked "What is BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)?". In this section of the BHP video series, Dr. Chabert explains more about this topic.
Latest evidence from Oxford University looking at the link between red meat and bowel cancer risk..... "Even small amounts of red and processed meat - such as a rasher of bacon a day - can increase...
Many thanks to Dr Jimmy Lam for his contribution this week regarding the use of GreenLight laser therapy for the management of urinary symptoms related to an enlarged prostate. Dr Lam is a...
Many thanks to Dr David Ende for this excellent summary about urinary symptoms. Dr David Ende is a Urologist with current appointments at St Vincent’s General Hospital, St Vincent’s Private Hospital...
The way that we have managed and evaluated or abnormal PSA or prostatic specific antigen test has changed significantly over the last few years. The PSA test is the blood test in essence to assess...
Raising awareness for Prostate Cancer On the 1st of November a brave team will experience the adventure of a lifetime as they climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds and awareness for prostate...
Watch live video footage from Dr. Charles Chabert, Australian urologist at The Prostate Clinic, of an endoscopic view of a large bladder tumour.
Watch live video footage of a resection of a small bladder tumour.
Watch a live footage of an normous median lobe of the prostate.
We’ve seen Google Glass used by celebrities, adventurers and travellers. But what if it was used by doctors? For Dr Selene Parekh in North Carolina, Google Glass has become a welcome addition to his...
This Australian UroLift is performed by The Prostate Clinic's Dr. Charles Chabert. A UroLift is a new minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate. Astralian UroLift Implant Video
Prostate Cancer and the Gleason Score Many thanks to Prof Hema Semaratunga from Aquesta Pathology, who has kindly written our guest blog this week. In the following article Hema discusses some...
Men can make their health a priority. Take action daily to live a stronger and healthier life. Each year, National Men's Health Week is celebrated the week leading up to and including Father's Day...
Alpha inhibitors and Prostate Cancer For some time now there has existed some uncertainty about the role that 5 alpha reductase inhibitors (5ARis) may play in the development of prostate cancer. An...
The benefits of prostate cancer robotic surgery A recent study by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre has found that robotic surgery has better health benefits for patients and can save the health system...
Watch live video footage from Dr. Charles Chabert, Australian urologist at The Prostate Clinic, of a UroLift implant in 98g prostate. UroLift implant in 98g prostate video [elfsight_youtube_gallery...
Watch live video footage from Dr. Charles Chabert, Australian urologist at The Prostate Clinic, of a Prostatectomy. Prostatectomy Video
Bladder stone laser treatment video.
On Sunday more than 125,000 people came together across Australia to take part in the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and raise support for Breast Cancer research. My family and I took part in the Gold...
When a man is diagnosed with prostate cancer his family and friends can be left feeling helpless. This feeling is only worsened if you live far away – but there are plenty of ways you can help. Here...
This year the Pirtek fishing challenge returned for another big day of fishing and cancer fundraising. It was bigger and better than ever before, attracting 8500 anglers from across Australia –...
Researchers at Melbourne’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute have made a discovery that could help create a new way to treat cancer. Their findings show that a protein called MCL-1 helps a number of...
Prostate Cancer in Australian men Written by Dr Eamonn McAteer & Dr David Homewood, Radiologists and Partners, South Coast Radiology. Prostate cancer has become the most significant major...
Have you noticed coloured hair and shaved heads increasing in number lately? Get ready to see more because it’s that time of year again where thousands of people take part in The World’s Greatest...
Watch live video footage from Dr. Charles Chabert, Australian urologist at The Prostate Clinic, of a UroLift implant procedure. UroLift implant procedure video
Prostate cancer affects all kinds of men - brothers, sons, fathers, uncles and even high profile people. The unfortunate truth is that you can never be sure that it won’t affect you. Thankfully...
Urolift animation: a new minimally invasive treatment for urinary symptoms related to an enlarged prostate.
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding cancer and one of them is that ‘talking about it doesn’t make that much of a difference’. It DOES. This year, World Cancer Day is about raising your...
Want to join the fight against prostate cancer but not sure where to start? As the 6th most common cancer worldwide, prostate cancer impacts many men and their families. The good news is that you...
How will you be spending your holiday season this year? Maybe you will spend some quality time with your mates, enjoy a holiday with the family or finally get to finish that project you’ve been...
During November each year, moustaches of every shape and size appear on men's faces around the world. The point of this is to raise awareness and vital funds for prostate cancer, testicular cancer...
Movember started back in 2003, raising funds and awareness for testicular and prostate cancer. Since then 21 countries around the world get involved. Prostate cancer is the second most common form...
Prostate cancer can be difficult for a man to spot, let alone his partner. There are, however, certain factors that may have you worrying about his health. These factors include age, family history...
Interview with Dr. Charles Chabert - The Prostate Clinic We conducted this interview with Dr. Charles Chabert to get some insight into the new treatment. The effectiveness of it, processes and his...
The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved Urolift, a new minimally invasive treatment for men who suffer blocked urine flow due to an enlarged prostate. The Urolift system is...
This guest blog post is written by Dr Nick Brook who is a Consultant Urologist and Director of Urological Cancer at the Department of Urology, Royal Adelaide Hospital. He is also a Clinical...
There are different aspect to PSA (prostatic Specific Antigen) which can be evaluated to improve the utility of the test. Traditionally this has included comparison to the age specific value,...
Urolift is a new minimally invasive treatment for men who suffer urinary symptoms related to BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia or prostate enlargement).The first UroLift implants in Queensland will...
This week at The Prostate Cancer World Congress, held in Melbourne a consensus statement was established amongst a group of world opinion leaders in prostate cancer. The statement was in response to...
Animation highlighting the workings of an inflatable penile prosthesis used in the management of erectile dysfunction.
Animation showing the workings of an artificial urinary sphincter for the management of male urinary incontinence.
This laparoscopic radical prostatectomy video shows this prostate cancer surgery in finer detail.
In this video, The Prostate Clinic compares TURP to GreenLight laser prostatectomy. Short video demonstrating side by side comparison of GreenLight and TURP. I also have a video of UroLift implants...
"In the first study of its kind, urologists and biostatisticians at Henry Ford Hospital have found that robot-assisted surgery to remove cancerous prostate glands is safe over the long term, with a...
Moxy Fibre and 180W XPS have become a standard of care at LUA and John Flynn Hospital - the first such program in Queensland. Over 200 cases of GreenLight Laser Prostatectomies have now been...
Dr Charles Chabert performs robotic assisted laparoscopic (robotic assisted keyhole prostate surgery) radical prostatectomy at the Wesley Hospital Brisbane. This surgery is a treatment option for prostate cancer – removing the prostate gland and the seminal vesicles.
If you have concerns about your prostate, or have a diagnosis from your GP that you would like a specialist opinion on, please feel free to contact us.
International training in Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy is known to improve operative outcomes and shorten the learning curve associated with the procedure. The following article reports the...
GreenLight Laser Therapy has proven to be the ideal tool for soft tissue vaporization and coagulation because "Green" is highly absorbed by oxyhemoglobin, but not by water. A body of clinical...
There are a number of enlarged prostate treatments for Australian men. Dr. Charles Chabert, leading Australian urologist at The Prostate Clinic explains how to treat an enlarged prostate. Treatment...
In this video by Dr. Charles Chabert, Australian urologist, you can discover more about a prostate biopsy, or TRUS biopsy (transrectal ultrasound guided biopsy). A prostate biopsy is a medical...
In this video, Dr. Charles Chabert explains more about prostate cancer and the various treatments. The Prostate Clinic goes into detail about keyhole prostate surgery as well as robotic prostate...
Details of a prostate cancer diagnosis. PSA, Gleason score, clinical stage detailed.
Prostate cancer screening/testing. Early detection using the PSA test.
Procedural details of a prostate biopsy.
Details of keyhole and robotic keyhole prostate surgery.
Treatment options for prostatic enlargement including state of the art GreenLight Laser Prostatectomy.
Urinary symptoms explained. Details of enlarged prostate gland.
Pelvic floor exercises for men by Daivd Hughes, prostate cancer support nurse. This is a great explanation by a real expert. I hope you find this helpful as many men already have done. Good luck and...
Dr. Charles Chabert from The Prostate Clinic in Australia's Gold Coast talks about PSA tests. A PSA test can help detect prostate cancer in the earlier stages, providing more options for prostate...
An introduction to Dr. Charles Chabert from The Prostate Clinic in Australia's Gold Coast.
In this video by Dr. Charles Chabert, Australian urologist, you can watch a nerve sparing keyhole prostatectomy. Watch nerve sparing keyhole prostatectomy
