- CryotherapyThere are many active therapy options available to men today, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, cryotherapy, and radiation.
- Medical Weight LossIt can be hard to learn you have kidney cancer, especially if you did not have any signs or symptoms. Even if you had signs of kidney cancer, such as blood in your urine, fatigue, or weight loss, these are often caused by other, benign, diseases
- Primary CareNo. Our providers do not require a referral. However, many insurance plans require a referral from your primary care provider. Check with your insurance carrier to clarify what your specific plan requires.
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Urinary IncontinenceA male sling implant is concealed entirely within the body to address stress urinary incontinence (urine leakage) in men over the age of 18.
- Cataracts
- Bladder CancerWe are pleased to be able to provide patients with cost saving, in-office procedures such as vasectomy, cystoscopy, prostate biopsy, urodynamics, Botox injections for overactive bladder and incontinence, intravesical immunotherapy treatment of bladder cancer (BCG), and hormonal treatment for prostate cancer. Digital X-rays and CLIA certified COLA accredited laboratory services are also available.
- UrologyAt Cape Girardeau Urology Associates, we specialize in the treatment of urological conditions that affect both men, women, and children.
- Kidney CancerA diagnosis is the first step on your path to address your cancer. You might be surprised to find out how many other Americans are walking with you on the journey through kidney cancer. In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates more than 73,000 people in this country will receive a kidney cancer diagnosis.
- Kidney StonesKidney blockage at the UPJ is typically congenital, meaning children are born with it. About one in 1,500 children are born with this problem. Although less common, a UPJ obstruction can also develop in adults due to surgery, kidney stones or swelling in the upper urinary tract.
- Urinary Tract InfectionCape Girardeau Urology Associates is an expert urology practice committed to providing the highest quality care to patients throughout the Cape Girardeau area in the diagnosis and treatment of urology related conditions. Our urologists are dedicated to offering patients a wide range of quality urology services including urinary incontinence treatment, BPH treatment, UTI treatment, the vasectomy procedure, and more, in a warm and friendly environment to provide the very best in urologic care.
- Prostate CancerIf you’ve been told you have prostate cancer, know that there are more than 2.9 million men living in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- UltrasoundPelvic ultrasound is a diagnostic exam that allows your physician to view the organs and structures within your pelvis.
- MRI
- X-Rays
- ChemotherapyAfter diagnosis, doctors are likely to do more tests to learn as much as they can about the cancer and your overall health before deciding on the next steps. There are many options available for care today, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, systemic targeted therapies, local therapies that target the tumor directly, and radiation therapy.
- Radiation TherapyOver time, radiation therapy may damage blood vessels to the penis, preventing blood flow and affecting erectile function.
- Vasectomy
- Robotic Surgery26. Anderson, J.E., D.C. Chang, et al., The first national examination of outcomes and trends in robotic surgery in the United States. J Am Coll Surg, 2012. 215(1): p. 107-14; discussion 114-6.
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Botox
- Laparoscopic SurgeryThere are two minimally invasive approaches to radical and partial nephrectomies: laparoscopic surgery and robotic-assisted surgery, possibly with da Vinci technology. Surgeons perform minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgeries through a few small incisions. To perform a laparoscopic nephrectomy, surgeons use special long-handled tools while viewing magnified images from the laparoscope (camera) on a video screen.
- Physical TherapyPhysical Therapy: Going to see a pelvic floor physical therapist is the first step to creating a plan to strengthen your pelvic muscles. After performing an exam, the physical therapist will provide guidance on a treatment plan to help you regain pelvic floor function.
- Back Pain