Facts About Bladder Cancer in Lebanon
Bladder Cancer Definition of the Bladder : The bladder is an empty muscular organ that stores urine until it is discharged out of the body through the urethra, and which is located in your lower abdomen. Where is bladder cancer located? Bladder cancer begins in the cells of the bladder lining, most commonly in the […]
Penile Prosthesis the BEST surgical treatment for ED in Lebanon
Penile prosthesis Definition A penile prosthesis or Penile Implant is the best surgery that helps men with erectile dysfunctions when other treatments failed. This procedure involves placing a prosthetic device or penile implant inside the penis and scrotum; so the patient can get a sufficient erection for sexual activities. And it lasts for 45 minutes […]
TOGETHER towards a better prognosis with Rezum water vapor!
Rezum Water Vapor Rezum water vapor is the best therapy for prostatic hyperplasia. We have a better prognosis with Rezum water vapor. What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? BPH is the most common prostate problem in men especially at the age of 50 and over. It is a condition in which the prostate, a gland […]
Sexual Health in Men
Sexual health in men whether Erectile dysfunction or Premature ejaculation can significantly affect his daily life Erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man (particularly in men over 40) has difficulty to get or keep an erection suitable for sexual relation or any other sexual activity. ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION CAUSES: Physical causes: Common causes include: […]
Best Prostate Treatment in Lebanon
Prostate treatment in the Middle East / Lebanon Dr. Fouad Khoury discussing the most innovative prostate surgeries including minimally invasive transurethral water vapor therapy (Known as REZUM). Benefits of water vapor therapy : – 5 to 10 minutes procedure -Preservation of ejaculation -Preservation of sexual function – Done under local anesthesia – Same day procedure […]
Laparoscopic Radical Nephrectomy-14 cm tumor
This movie features a challenging laparoscopic left radical nephrectromy for a huge tumor compressing the aorta and overlying the kidney pedicle. The procedure was successfully performed by Dr. Fouad Khoury with minimal blood loss and optimal post-operative results.
First Complex Robotic Assisted Partial Nephrectomy
Robotic Assisted Partial Nephrectomy What is Robotic Assisted Partial Nephrectomy? Robotic partial nephrectomy surgery consists of removing a part of a kidney, to treat cancer by preserving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. Who needs a robotic partial nephrectomy? -Patient with small kidney tumor (<4 cm in size). -Patient with risk of kidney […]
Laparoscopic Ureterolithotomy – 2.5 cm Proximal Ureteral Stone
Laparoscopic ureterolithotomy for a large 2.5cm proximal ureteral stone. After mobilization of the colon, identification of the ureter and dissection of the inflammatory region when the stone is impacted. Opening of ureter using cold cut in order to obtain a neat incision and prevent thermal damage to the ureter.
Diabetes expert in Lebanon – 13 Easy Tips to Apply
Diabetes Tips to Apply 1. Tips to decrease your triglyceride level When we speak of increased cholesterol levels, it doesn’t always mean one thing. In fact, “total cholesterol” is defined as the sum of the good cholesterol (HDL), the bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides. The danger to the heart and vessels come from either […]
Diabetes advice in Lebanon – Surprising Info in 2021
Advice for patients living with Diabetes 1. Your small blood vessels are at risk if your sugar levels are not at target! High sugar levels affecting the small vessels include damage to the retinal vessels, the small vessels of the kidney and the distal vessels of the nerves. Uncontrolled diabetes, whatever type it is, may […]
Fascinating Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy (Grade 4 Bladder Prolapse)
Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy, operated by Dr Fouad Khoury, in which he’s performing a laparoscopic pelvic organ prolapse repair. This video features anterior plane dissection for Grade 4 bladder prolapse using polyester mesh placement and fixation to sacral promontory.
Extraordinary Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty (Left)
Dr Fouad Khoury, a referral urologist in Lebanon and the Middle East, performing pyeloplasty for UPJ stenosis. This video features step by step approach along with captions for successful and smooth completion of pyeloplasty operation, with antegrade intra operative JJ insertion.
Superb Laparoscopic NephroUreterectomy (Left)
Laparoscopic NephroU done for management of upper tract TCC that was causing extensive bleeding and anemia for the patient. Due to advanced patient’s age (94 years old) and comorbidities, only a proximal ureterectomy was done after making sure that distal ureter is free of tumor in order to decrease operative time and surgical morbidity.
Amazing Laparoscopic Right Adrenalectomy (8 cm Tumor) Compressing Vena Cava
Laparoscopic right adrenalectomy of a large 8cm tumor compressing the Vena Cava. After dissection and isolation of adrenal gland from vital surrounding structures mainly the Vena Cava, hand assisted technique was used at the end in order to detach the adrenal from the posterior bed.