An Overview of Robotic Prostatectomy Risks “Prostate cancer treatment has made great strides in the last decade with the introduction of the robotic prostatectomy. Impotence and incontinence risks may be reduced by prostatectomies that are performed by robotic surgery,” says Dallas urologist Dr. Mark Allen. There are numerous prostate cancer treatment options available today [...]
Prostate Cancer Screening Utilizing a PSA Test Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area urologist, Dr. Mark Allen recommends that all men over the age of 40 receive a PSA test periodically for prostate cancer screening, making it a part of their routine physical and annual check-up. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized structure that [...]
A Robotic Prostatectomy an Effective Prostate Cancer Treatment Men of all different walks of life will experience a urological problem at one time or another in their life. Some of the most common urological symptoms that a man could experience include pelvic pain, incontinence, a burning sensation while urinating, and impotence. While some of these [...]
DALLAS, Tx. (Dec. 1, 2011) — Dr. Mark Allen, a urologist in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area, was recently selected as a Dallas Top Doctor by D Magazine. The D Magazine “Best Doctors in Dallas 2011” is a renowned selection of physicians and pediatricians in the greater Dallas area who are chosen based [...]
An Overview of Male Urinary Incontinence The percentage of men that suffer from male urinary incontinence is estimated to be lower than the percentage of women who suffer from it, but it is as equally serious and embarrassing for both. Urinary incontinence is the accidental leakage of urine. It is a condition that plagues men [...]
Robotic Prostatectomy as a Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostate cancer is defined as cancer that begins in the prostate gland. Prostate cancer is not commonly found in men less than 40 years of age, though it is not altogether impossible. Prostate cancer can strike any male for a number of varying reasons. Men who have had [...]
An Overview of the Prostate Px+ Test for a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis As a urologist in the Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area, Dr. Mark Allen of North Texas Urology Associates has had the task of delivering unwelcome news to patients more times than he would like. The words, “you have prostate cancer” is never [...]
More than 5 million men suffer from urinary male incontinence. Don't be one of them. Call your urologist today to learn about the treatment options that are available. An Overview of Male Urinary Incontinence and Prostate Cancer Surgery Approximately 5 million men in the United States will suffer from male urinary incontinence each [...]
Through a simple PSA blood test, Dr. Mark Allen, MD (972.612.8037), a urologist with North Dallas Urology Associates, was able to quickly diagnose Michael* with prostate cancer. As an active 48-year old husband, father and president of a mid-size manufacturing plant, the diagnosis came as a complete shock. With no real symptoms, Michael's prostate cancer [...]
An Overview of da Vinci Prostatectomy and Calypso Radiation Therapy As one of Plano, Frisco and Dallas, Texas area's leading providers of innovative prostate cancer treatments, including da Vinci prostatectomy and Calypso radiation therapy, Dr. Mark Allen discusses prostate cancer symptoms and treatment options. Prostate Cancer: The "Prevalent" and "Inconspicuous" Cancer Prostate cancer is the [...]