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Quick Recovery from Bladder Reconstruction with Z Urology Bladder reconstruction is a significant surgical procedure that can drastically improve the quality of life for patients suffering from various urological issues. However, the recovery process can be a major concern for many. How long does it take to recover from a bladder reconstruction? At Z Urology, […]

  The DaVinci Robotic Surgery system is a robot-assisted surgical system that allows surgeons to perform minimally invasive complex surgeries with extreme accuracy and upgraded precision. One of our urologists at Z Urology, Dr. Mini Varghese is an expert at this type of surgery. In fact, Dr. Varghese finished her urologic surgical training at the […]

  Advancements in medical technology have led to some of the most amazing developments for convenience and safety for patients. One specific technology targeted toward Prostate Cancer is the Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy, otherwise known as RALP. It is important that if you have any early symptoms of Prostate Cancer, to contact a professional Urologist […]

  Z Urology is compiled of a team of fellowship-trained medical professionals that know the ins and outs of Kidney Cancer. It is important to note that if you have any concern about the health of your kidneys, to contact us immediately. Although kidney cancer may not show symptoms at times, early detection is always […]

In 2001, a urologist performed a bladder suspension surgery to address incontinence. During the surgery, the urologist placed titanium anchors into the patient's pelvic bone using an anchor driver, which is a metallic device. In 2015, part of the anchor driver was found inside the plaintiff’s body near her pelvic bone and was removed. In […]

Even famous rockstars deal with urology issues. Case in point: Gene Simmons from KISS took a pause from sticking his tongue out and spitting fire to deal with a kidney stones issue. He underwent a procedure this week to deal with it. Gene was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Hospital to undergo a medical procedure that should […]