MBUA in the News
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Newspaper Articles
Seeds of Change...Santa Cruz Sentinel 9/13/03 An article about prostate seed implant for treatment of prostate cancer
Laser at Watsonville hospital revolutionizes prostate surgery...Santa Cruz Sentinel 8/2/04 An article about laser prostate surgery for BPH
Treatment Freezes out Prostate Cancer...Santa Cruz Sentinel 7/1/06 An article about prostate cryosurgery for treatment of prostate cancer
Dominican Hospital adds da Vinci to surgical team...Santa Cruz Sentinel 5/11/08 An article about the da Vinci surgical system used for advanced prostate cancer surgery
Web Articles
Dominican Hospital acquires robotic surgery system
Ask the Experts
Questions from patients about a variety of urologic topics and answers from our urology experts (originally published in the Santa Cruz Sentinel).Female Incontinence
Q: Ever since the birth of my last child I leak a few drops of urine when I cough, laugh, or sneeze. I’ve been doing pelvic muscle exercises for the past 3 months, but I still need to wear several pads every day. Are there any treatments that can make me stop leaking? Click here to read answer.
Men's Health
Q: I just turned 55 and am concerned that my erections are not quite as rigid as they used to be. Could this be an indication of a medical problem? What can I do to maintain good sexual function as I age? Click here to read answer.
Prostate Cancer
Q: My husband was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and his doctor recommended abdominal surgery to remove the prostate. Are there less invasive ways to perform prostate surgery, and is it as effective as open surgery? Click here to read answer.
Focus on Urology
A publication of Monterey Bay Urology Associates for physicians and patients with useful and up-to-date information on clinical topics in urology. Click here to see the topics of each issue .