Dr. Todd Brandt Patient Education And blog
Dr Todd Brandt is a private practice urologist based in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Dr. Todd Brandt Patient Education And blog
Dr Todd Brandt is a private practice urologist based in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Welcome
I am Dr Todd Brandt. This one page website is an overview of who I am and what I do. It is intended as an educational tool for the patient I am seeing within my practice at Minnesota Urology.This page is not intended to give specific advice about your medical condition.
Please scroll through the various sections of the webiste below. You will find links and information about the specific to medical conditions I treat: Urologic Cancer, Kidney Stone, Prostate Cancer and Enlargement and issues of Men's Health.
who i am and WhAt I Am About
I get asked all of the time why I became a urologist. The long-winded answer goes something like this: I was looking for a specialty where I could become a surgeon and be able to fix things with my hands while also enjoying relationships with people in a clinic setting. My short answer? Urologists always seemed to be having fun and I felt I could fit in and contribute.
A urologist is a surgeon, but often much more to a patient. We develop relationships with patients over long episodes of care.. Cancer care, kidney stone treatment, voiding dysfunction, enlarged prostates, and men's health concerns are all problems that develop and change with time. I have many patients I have been seeing over 20-plus years of my career.
My mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, up-to-date care. I am dedicated to utilizing technology to improve your urologic health while maintaining a patient-centered focus.
Conditions I Treat
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Prostate cancer usually grows very slowly but some cancers grow quickly. Finding and treating prostate cancer for men with faster growing cancer is critical to improve men's health or help them live longer.
Kidney Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Kidney cancer can develop in adults and children. The main types of kidney cancer are renal cell cancer and transitional cell cancer in adults. In the modern era of medicine with imaging such as ultrasound and CT scans many kidney cancers are found in early stages and cured. Most kidney cancer is sporadic but certain inherited conditions increase the risk of kidney cancer.
Bladder Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Bladder Cancer
The most common type of bladder cancer is transitional cell carcinoma, also called urothelial carcinoma. Smoking is a major risk factor for bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage and effectively treated with minimally invasive surgery. Blood in the urine is the most common presenting complaint for people with bladder cancer.
Kidney Stones
Enlarged Prostate
Bladder Cancer
Kidney stone disease, also known as nephrolithiasis or urolithiasis, are the minerals in the urine combining together in a concentrated urine to create a stone. Small crystal and stones pass spontaneously. Larger stones require surgery. Kidney stones are a very common problem. Urgent treatment for some is needed. A tailored prevention strategy is needed for everyone.
Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged Prostate
Almost all men will have prostate enlargement. Some men will have obstruction of urine through the urethra because of it and require medication or surgery to treat it. My partners and I offer almost all forms of current treatment options.
Penile Implants
Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged Prostate
Erectile Dysfunction is a very common problem in men. Penile Implants are used for men when medication, vacuum devices, and injection treatments are no longer effective. You can find more information about my experience placing penile implants using the link below.
Men's Health
Blood in urine, Infections, and other Urinary Complaints
Blood in urine, Infections, and other Urinary Complaints
Men have unique health problems. Enlarged prostates, erectile dysfunction, testicle and scrotal complaints such as hydroceles, circumcision, Vasectomy, Peyronies disease.
Blood in urine, Infections, and other Urinary Complaints
Blood in urine, Infections, and other Urinary Complaints
Blood in urine, Infections, and other Urinary Complaints
Much of what we see in the office are patients with general complaints about their urinary health. Pain, infection, and bleeding are common complaints. My job is to sort through these complaints to determine a cause and a solution if possible.
Elevated PSA
Blood in urine, Infections, and other Urinary Complaints
Elevated PSA
Elevated prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels can be a sign of prostate cancer. It can also indicate noncancerous problems such as prostate enlargement and inflammation. My job is to help you determine what is causing the elevation.
PAtIENT Education BLOG
InforMation About specific procedures and surgerIes
CLIck on THe Specific Procedure Below to See Information Specifically About that Procedure
Kidney Procedures
Renal pelvis and Ureter
Bladder
Prostate
Testicle and Scrotum
Urological: a podcast
Video Education links
vidscrip videos
vidscrip videos
vidscrip videos
Click Here for VIDSCRIP VIDEO EDUCATION
YouTUBE VIDEOS
vidscrip videos
vidscrip videos
Click here to go to my YouTube videos
Bladder cancer pdf
DOWNLOADABLE PDF LINKS
Prostate Cancer
Other Links
daVinci Robotic Surgery
The da Vinci robot by Intuitive Surgical has been a fixture in my practice since 2008. Most all cancer surgery to remove prostates, kidneys, and bladders are done robotically. We also treat very large prostates and other benign disease such as a Uretero-pelvic junction obstruction with the robotic technique
Contact Information at Minnesota Urology
Minnesota Urology
Office Phone 651-999-6800
TB Urology
6025 Lake Road, Suite 200, Woodbury, Minnesota 55125, United States
Call for Appointments 651-999-6800 Online Scheduling <<https://mnurology.com/online-scheduling/<<