PASSIONATE ABOUT RESOLVING URINARY HEALTH ISSUES IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN
Dr Reuben Ras is a specialist urologist based at Life Flora Hospital in Johannesburg. With a warm and caring approach, Dr Ras provides comprehensive treatment for all his patients.
SERVICES OFFERED
Urinary conditions
Urinary conditions can be acute or chronic, causing pain, blood in the urine (haematuria), prostate enlargement, swollen testicles, testicular pain, loss of bladder function, incontinence and vomiting or nausea (kidney stones).
Oncology
Urologic oncology involves treating cancer affecting the female and male reproductive systems and, more specifically, male reproductive organs.
Dr Ras treats cancer affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureter, penis, testes and prostate.
Dr Ras treats cancer affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureter, penis, testes and prostate.
Circumcision
Circumcision is the surgical resection of the penile foreskin, the skin covering the tip of the penis. Circumcision can be done for religious purposes, preferences or for medical indications (i.e., tight foreskin and recurrent infections).
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is a measure of birth control that prevents men from having children by severing the vas deferens, a tube that transfers sperm cells from the testes to the urethra during ejaculation. It is used when a permanent form of contraception is desired.
MRI-fusion Prostate Biopsy
During a MRI-ultrasound fusion biopsy, the ultrasound probe is inserted into the rectum. The tissue samples are then retrieved through the perineal skin (between the scrotum and anus) using a needle core biopsy instrument.
Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) involves the gentle insertion of a endoscope instrument through the water pipe (urethra) and ‘peeling out’ the core of the prostate utilising a laser.
Passionate about resolving urinary health issues in both men and women
FAQ
DO UROLOGISTS ONLY TREAT MEN?
Much to your surprise, urologists treat men, women and children, although some may have a preference for a specific patient. However, Dr Ras treats patients of all ages regardless of gender.