The most advanced LASER TECHNOLOGY for prostate surgery is now in UCMed!

Worldwide, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer among men. In the Philippines, it is now the third leading cause of death among Filipino men. Records from the Department of Health (DOH) showed that around six million men over the age of 50 were at risk at developing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is a malignant growth that originates in the prostate, a small gland that lies under the urinary bladder and surrounds the initial part of the urethra and whose secretion forms part of semen.

Surgery is a common choice to cure prostate cancer if it is not thought to have spread outside the prostate gland. Laser surgery is one of the newest forms of treating prostate cancer.

Prostate laser surgery is also used to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate — a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

During prostate laser surgery, a laser passed through the scope delivers energy that shrinks or removes excess tissue that is preventing urine flow.

UCMed’s latest Cyber TM Thulium Laser is the ideal and most powerful LASER instrument for PROSTATE SURGERY. UCMed is the first hospital to offer this laser technology and the first in VisMin.

With our newest acquisition, UCMed makes prostate surgery:

  • EFFECTIVE. With laser surgery, improvements in urinary symptoms is more immediate and are noticeable right away. With medications, it can take several weeks to months to see noticeable improvements.
  • SAFE. Unlike OPEN surgery, laser surgery can be done as an out-patient procedure or with just an overnight stay.
  • PAINLESS AND FAST. Quicker recovery for patients as compared to TURP or open surgery. Enlarged prostate generally requires the use of a catheter to drain urine from the bladder after surgery but with laser surgery, a catheter is needed for less than 24 hours which means the procedure can be done in the morning and patient may go home in the afternoon.
  • BLOODLESS AND WITH MINIMAL RISKS. With laser surgery, there is lower risk of bleeding because the doctor does not need to do an OPEN surgery which is a good option for men who take medication to thin their blood or who have a bleeding disorder that doesn’t allow their blood to clot normally.

In UCMed, laser surgery can be done as an outpatient, or you can avail of our promo package with a FREE Overnight Stay. For more information, visit your Urologist today or call 888.2165.

Data sources:
https://lifestyle.mb.com.ph/2017/02/14/the-truth-about-psa-and-prostate-cancer/
http://www.manilatimes.net/prostate-cancer-to-kill-1-pinoy-per-hour/47264/
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/about/what-is-prostate-cancer.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/treating/surgery.html
https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/prostate-laser-surgery/about/pac-20384874
http://www.philcancer.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Si-Mang-Jun-Ay-Nailigtas-sa-Prostate-Cancer2.pdf
http://business.inquirer.net/173258/major-contributors-to-prostate-cancer
https://businessmirror.com.ph/prostate-cancer-adams-disease/

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UCMed Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
MATERNITY PACKAGE DEAL PROGRAM

UCMed eHealth for Maternity Package Deal Program
TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Last updated:  March 24, 2020

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully before using the application UCMed Chat Box (the "Service") operated by  University of Cebu Medical Center ("us", "we", or "our").

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms then you may not access the Service.

To better serve the needs of people in the community, health care services are now available by the electronic transmission of information. This may assist in the evaluation, diagnosis, management and treatment of a number of health care problems for the women enrolled in UCMed Maternity Package Deal Program.  This process is referred to as “telemedicine” ,“telehealth” or “eHealth.” This means that you may be evaluated and treated by a health care provider or specialist from a distant location. Since this may be different than the type of consultation with which you are familiar, it is important that you understand and agree to the following statements.

  1. The eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider will be at a different location from me.
  2. I may be asked for my medical history, examinations, x-rays, tests, photographs or other images by the specialist who is at a different location.
  3. I will be informed if any additional personnel are to be present other than myself, individuals accompanying me, and the eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider. I will give my permission prior to the entry of the additional personnel.
  4. The eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider will keep a record of the consultation in my medical record.
  5. RELEASE OF INFORMATION: eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare providers who provide professional services to the patient are authorized to furnish medical information from my emergency medical record to the another physician, if any, and to any insurance company or third party payer for the purpose of obtaining payment of the account. eHealth OB-Gyn healthcare provider is authorized to release information from my medical record to any other health care facility or provider to which my care may be transferred.
  6. I voluntarily consent to health care services provided by my doctor(s) or a designee, which may include diagnostic tests, drugs, examinations, and medical or surgical treatments considered necessary to treat my health problem.
  7. I understand that I may be released before all my medical problems are known or treated and it is my responsibility to make arrangements for follow-up care.
  8. I understand that I have the option to refuse eHealth service at anytime without affecting the right to future care or treatment and without risk losing my benefits.

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