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About Dr. Eric Tygenhof

Dr. Eric Tygenhof is a board-certified, expert urologic surgeon specializing in general urology, with a particular emphasis in stone disease, robotic surgery, and vasectomy. He practices in Fullerton, California as a partner at Southland Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

He currently serves as the Medical Director of Urologic Surgery and Surgery Department Vice Chair at St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton. Additionally, he is the founder and acting Medical Director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Kidney Stone Center.

In addition to his clinical activities, he provides litigation support to The Cooperative of American Physicians and is the Urology Team lead at Modernizing Medicine.

Dr. Tygenhof is an active member of the American Urological Association and Western Section of the American Urological Association. He is also a member of several honorary and medical societies.

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What is urology?

Urology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the urinary tract in both men and women. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Common Urological Conditions

An expert urologic surgeon can treat a wide range of conditions, including:

    • Kidney stones: Hard deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe pain when they pass through the urinary tract
    • Urinary tract infections (UTIs): Infections of the urinary tract, often caused by bacteria.
    • Bladder cancer: A type of cancer that affects the bladder.
    • Prostate cancer: A type of cancer that affects the prostate gland in men.
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): A non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems in men.  
    • Erectile dysfunction: The inability to achieve or maintain an erection.
    • Incontinence: The inability to control the bladder.

Urological Procedures

Urologists perform a variety of procedures, including:

    • Surgery: To treat conditions such as kidney stones, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer.
    • Endoscopy: To examine the inside of the urinary tract using a thin, lighted tube.
    • Cystoscopy: To examine the inside of the bladder using a thin, lighted tube.
    • Ultrasound: To create images of the urinary tract using sound waves.
    • X-rays: To create images of the urinary tract using X-rays.
    • Vasectomy: For male sterilization.

When to See a Urologist

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it’s important to see a urologist:

    • Pain or discomfort in the back, sides, or groin
    • Frequent urination
    • Difficulty urinating
    • Blood in your urine
    • Incontinence
    • Erectile dysfunction

A urologist can diagnose your condition and recommend appropriate treatment.

Urologic Services

Male Benign Conditions

  • Enlarged prostate (BPH)
  • Urinary stones (kidney stones, bladder stones)
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Prostatitis
  • Peyronie’s Disease
  • Incontinence
  • Infertility
  • Hematuria (blood in the urine)
  • Hydrocele, spermatocele

Female Benign Conditions

  • Incontinence
  • Overactive bladder
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections
  • Chronic bladder pain (interstitial cystitis)
  • Hematuria (blood in the urine)

Urologic Cancers

  • Prostate cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Bladder cancer
  • Ureteral cancer
  • Urethral cancer
  • Adrenal cancer
  • Testicular cancer
  • Retroperitoneal tumors
  • Penile cancer

Office Procedures

  • Vasectomy
  • Rezum for BPH
  • UroLift for BPH
  • Cystoscopy
  • GAINSWave for ED
  • Prostate biopsy
  • Prostate ultrasound
  • Urodynamics
  • Testosterone replacement therapy
  • Bladder chemotherapy and immunotherapy (Mitomycin-C, BCG)
  • Bladder treatments for IC

Surgical Procedures

  • Robotic prostate, kidney, and bladder surgeries using the da Vinci Xi robotic system
  • BPH surgeries (UroLift, TURP)
  • Stone surgeries including ESWL
  • Incontinence surgery
  • Female urologic surgery
  • Reconstructive urologic surgery including male prosthetics

Blog

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Prostate biopsy

The first thing I have to point out is that each urologist’s routine may be slightly different. Different does not mean wrong. Most of the information I will present here is based on how I, personally, perform a prostate biopsy. The reason we do a prostate biopsy is to evaluate the prostate for prostate cancer …

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What is PSA?

PSA is one half of prostate cancer screening, which should be performed annually in all men from age 50 to 70. In some men it should be started earlier if they have a strong family history of prostate cancer. PSA stands for prostate specific antigen. It is an enzyme produced by the prostate tissue cells …

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Social Media

Dr. Tygenhof is constantly adding new content to his educational YouTube channel. His videos are aimed at men, women, and teens who are looking for more information on sexual health and general urologic topics such as infertility, stones, and safe sex.

Additionally, you can follow him on Twitter.

If you are interested in interviewing Dr. Tygenhof regarding a specific topic please submit a request via the contact page.

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