Dr. Lawrence Phillips Thackston M.D.
Urologist
646 Rivers Turn Road Orangeburg SC, 29115About
Dr. Lawrence Thackston is a urologist practicing in Orangeburg, SC. Dr. Thackston specializes in diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. This includes areas of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, penis and prostate. Urology is a surgical specialty and requires knowledge in other areas of expertise such as gynecology and internal medicine due to the variety of clinical problems that are involved.
Education and Training
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1957
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- President's address, the battle is not over.
- Use of antispasmodics in treatment of spastic ureteritis.
- The diagnosis and treatment of carcinoma of the prostate: some useful and practical suggestions.
- The past president's address.
- Use of antispasmodics in treatment of spastic ureteritis.
- A urethral stricture detector for use in the female.
- A modified catheter for use in retropubic prostatectomy.
- Retropubic surgery.
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