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 to TB Urology
I am Dr Todd Brandt. This one page website is intended as an educational tool for the patients I am seeing within my practice at Minnesota Urology.This page is not intended to give specific advice about your individual medical condition but I hope will get you started on making important decisions about your care.
This website is and will always be a work in progress. Please scroll through the various mish-mash of sections in the webiste below. You will find links and information about the specific medical conditions I treat: Urologic Cancer, Kidney Stone, Prostate Cancer and Enlargement and issues of Men's Health.
Here you will also find links to my Urological podcast, TBUrology Youtube channel and Vidscrip page.
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
- Robotic Radical Nephrectomy: Removal of the Kidney for Cancer
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomy: Removal of Part of the Kidney for Cancer
- Robotic Simple Nephrectomy: Removal of the Kidney for Benign Conditions
- Conventional Incisional Surgery for Kidney Procedures: for cancerous and noncancerous conditions where robotic surgery can't be performed
Renal pelvis and Ureter
- Robotic Ureteral Reimplant: for blockage of the ureter and reimplanting the ureter into the bladder in a new position
- Robotic Pyeloplasty for Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction: for blockage of the kidney
Bladder
- Robotic Radical Cystectomy: Removal of the Entire Bladder for Cancer
- TURBT (Resection of a Bladder Tumor): For a Removal of a Bladder Tumor through a scope
- Robotic Bladder Diverticulectomy: For Bladder that has a pocket that needs to be removed.
Prostate
Testicle and Scrotum
- Hydrocelectomy
- Spermatocelectomy
- Radical Orchiectomy
- Vasectomy
The Urological Podcast
Video Education links
vidscrip videos
vidscrip videos
vidscrip videos
A "VidsScrip" is a series of short educational videos based on a question set. Click on the button below to go to my VidScrip video page
YouTUBE VIDEOS
vidscrip videos
vidscrip videos
YouTube videos are longer in form and slightly different in content. Click the button below to go to my YouTube Channel
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/<<