(No ratings)
Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD is an urologist in Charlottesville, VA specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2018 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD is affiliated with Augusta Health and BLUE RIDGE UROLOGICAL, PC.
540 Radford Lane Suite 250
Charlottesville, VA 22903
70 Medical Center Circle Suite 107
Fishersville, VA 22939
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.
Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:
If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.
Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.
Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Stones are formed when mineral deposits build up and harden in an organ or gland. For example, urine contains minerals that can form crystals and result in kidney or bladder stones. Stones can also occur in other parts of the body, like the mouth. Salivary gland stones form when the chemicals in the saliva harden and get stuck in the tiny ducts of the salivary glands. Pain and swelling are the most common symptoms associated with stones.
Lithotripsy is a procedure used to break up small stones. Shock wave lithotripsy, the most common type of lithotripsy and least invasive way of treating stones, does this using high-powered sound waves. This procedure can treat many types of stones in the body, but it is most frequently used for urinary stones, such as kidney and bladder stones.
Shock wave lithotripsy can be done in one of two ways. Conventionally, this procedure is performed when someone is sitting in a tub of water, and the sound waves travel through the water to their body. A more recent alternative is to send the shock waves through cushions while a patient is lying on a table. Although shock wave lithotripsy is not surgery and requires no cutting, the patient will be given anesthesia before the procedure. Their body should be able to pass the broken-up urinary stones naturally in their urine after treatment. For other types of stones, another minimally invasive procedure may be required to remove stone fragments left by shock wave lithotripsy.
Ureteroscopic Stone Removal
Ureteroscopy uses a special scope to identify and remove kidney stones, most often ones that have traveled to the ureters. For small stones, the physician will use a device like a basket to pull out the stones through the scope. If the stones are too big, the physician will need to break them apart with an extra tool, such as a laser.
Unlike the more common alternative shock wave lithotripsy, uteroscopy can be used if patients are pregnant, taking blood thinners, or are morbidly obese.
Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 2018. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Virginia.
Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (2018)
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Virginia
Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD does not have any reviews yet, be the first to leave a review of Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD here: Leave a Review
(No ratings)
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Theodore Cisu, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. |
$1,348
Da Vinci Surgical System $1,348 |
|||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America |
$476
HD-VIEW $94 |
n.a. $93 |
Flex-X $86 |
$203 |
||
Boston Scientific Corporation |
$415
GENERAL - ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION $156 |
rezum Generator $114 |
LITHOVUE $107 |
SpaceOAR VUE System - 10mL $22 |
AMS Ambicor $17 |
|
Olympus America Inc. |
$156
iTIND System $156 |
|||||
UROGEN PHARMA, INC. |
$145
JELMYTO $145 |
|||||
Other |
$1,076
XIAFLEX $127 |
ORGOVYX $120 |
CAMCEVI $117 |
BOTOX $111 |
Cysview $95 |
Other $506 |
Food and Beverage | $2,947 |
---|---|
Travel and Lodging | $634 |
Gift | $34 |
Dr. Theodore Cisu's specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Cisu include bladder cancer, male incontinence, and robotic partial nephrectomy. He is professionally affiliated with Augusta Health. He welcomes new patients at his office in as reported by DocSpot. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He speaks Romanian.