The Urology Department focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions related to the male and female urinary tracts and the male reproductive system. Urologists are trained to address a wide range of urological issues. These issues can affect various organs and structures, including the kidneys, bladder, urethra, prostate, testes, and other parts of the urinary and reproductive systems.

Common conditions and concerns addressed by urologists

• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Kidney Stones
• Incontinence (loss of bladder control)
• Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
• Prostate cancer
• Erectile dysfunction
• Male infertility
• Urinary tract and kidney cancers
• Overactive bladder
• Pelvic organ prolapses
• Bladder conditions, such as interstitial cystitis

Common surgeries in the Urology Department

• Prostatectomy: Removal of the prostate gland, often to treat prostate cancer.
• Nephrectomy: Removal of a kidney, often to treat kidney cancer, severe kidney infections, or kidney donation.
• Cystectomy: Surgical removal of the bladder, which may be needed in bladder cancer.
• Urethral Sling Procedure: Treatment for stress urinary incontinence in women.
• Kidney Stone Removal: Procedures such as lithotripsy (shock wave therapy) or ureteroscopy to remove kidney stones.
• Ureteral Stent Placement: Putting in a stent to clear out the ureter when it’s blocked by stones, tumors, or other problems.

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