PAMF Men's Health

Urological conditions, such as incontinence and enlarged prostate, are common among men, especially with age. The urology specialists at Palo Alto Medical Foundation can provide you with an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment.

Penis Disorders

Penis disorders aren’t unusual, and most have one thing in common: pain. Several factors can contribute to a penis disorder—they are not simply “mind over matter” conditions. Some penis disorders, such as Peyronie's Disease, are caused by blood flow problems or scar tissue in the penis, and often they can be a symptom of a different disease, such as diabetes or heart disease.

We offer a wide range of treatments for penis disorders. Depending on your age, medical history and symptoms, your doctor may recommend testosterone replacement therapy, a vacuum erection device, surgical treatment or medications—either taken orally or via injection into your penis. For erectile dysfunction (ED) in particular, a penile prosthesis can be a very effective procedure.

If you are not sure if you have a penis disorder, make an appointment to see your doctor if you are in pain, notice a physical change in your penis or scrotum, or are having fertility problems.

Enlarged Prostate

An enlarged prostate—or benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)—is a treatable disease that most men will develop as they get older. Left untreated, BPH can lead to other urological disorders including urinary tract infections (UTIs), bladder stones and kidney damage.

We offer a variety of treatments for BPH that range from nonsurgical to minimally invasive procedures. Our experts can give you guidance on simple lifestyle changes you can make that may relieve many of your symptoms.

Depending on the severity of your symptoms, how they interfere with your daily life and your prostate anatomy, your doctor may prescribe medications for BPH or recommend a minimally invasive treatment. New treatments include:

• Urolift — This involves placing tiny implants to lift enlarged tissue out of the way of the urethra.
• REZUM — This office-based procedure injects steam into the prostate to reduce its size and improve your symptoms.
• Greenlight — This laser energy technology (laser photovaporization) removes prostate tissue.

Our urologists are also skilled in the surgical procedure transurethral prostate resection (TURP). We offer new technology to make the TURP operation even safer, including bipolar or saline TURP.

Urological Procedures for Men

For men with other conditions that can be treated through surgery, we offer the latest in minimally invasive procedures, which blend innovative technologies and advanced surgical techniques.

We also offer procedures including:

• Circumcision
• Incontinence surgery
• Penile implants
• Prostate surgery
• Vasectomy
• Vasovasostomy (vasectomy reversal)
• Peyronie's Disease treatment