01: So What Is a Prostate Anyway with J Brantley Thrasher, MD

by | Feb 28, 2020 | Podcast

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Welcome to the introductory episode of The Prostate Health Podcast, with your host, Dr. Garret Pohlman. For this podcast, we will be interviewing experts, innovators, and leaders in the field of urology. In today’s episode, we’re excited to have Dr. Brantley Thrasher joining us, to explain what the prostate is, its function, and where it’s located. His was one of the very first names that came to mind when we were developing the podcast and thinking about possible guests.

Dr. Thrasher is the immediate past president of the American Urologic Association, the former chair of the department of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and the current executive director of the American Board of Urology. In addition to giving over 400 presentations at local, national, and international meetings, he has written more than 190 manuscripts, book chapters, and monographs in the field of urology. Tune in today, to find out more! 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

  • Dr.Thrasher gives an overview of the urinary system with specifics about each vital part. 
  • The primary purpose of the prostate.
  • Where the prostate is located, and some of the structures that surround it.
  • The average size of the prostate.
  • Dr. Thrasher explains the function of this important gland and what it does for a man.
  • The different zones of the prostate.
  • What stimulates growth – recognizing concerns about enlargement.
  • The things that men would need to worry about, with a prostate.
  • The consequences of this gland removal and Dr. Thrasher’s recommendations.
  • In cases where men are having symptoms, they should see a urologist.

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