Urology

Urology is a specialized medical field focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions affecting the urinary system and the male reproductive organs, namely the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and male genital organs, through both surgical and non-surgical modalities.

   When to See a Urologist

You should consider visiting a urologist if you experience any of the following:

• Changes in urination, such as:

  • Difficulty starting or stopping urination

  • Weak urine stream

  • Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

  • Increased frequency or urgency

  • Pain or burning during urination

  • Blood in the urine or semen

• Frequent urinary tract infections or recurrent bladder issues

• Urinary incontinence, including involuntary leakage or sudden, strong urges

• Kidney or bladder stones, or a history of stone formation

• Prostate issues, particularly in men over 40, such as urinary difficulty or frequent nighttime urination

• Erectile dysfunction or other male sexual health concerns

• Testicular or pelvic pain, swelling, or lumps

• Pelvic organ prolapse, such as a sensation of heaviness or bulging in the vaginal area

• Frequent nighttime urination, waking up multiple times to urinate

• Chronic pelvic pain with no clear cause

   

  Common Procedures & Treatments in Urology

  Diagnostic & Minor Endoscopic Procedures

  • Cystoscopy
    A procedure that uses a small camera to examine the bladder and urethra. It helps diagnose conditions like urinary tract infections, bladder stones, overactive bladder, or inflammation.

  • Ureteroscopy
    Involves passing a thin scope through the urinary tract to diagnose or treat kidney and ureteric stones.
    
    

  Stone Treatments

  • Lithotripsy
    A non-invasive method that uses shock waves or laser to break kidney or bladder stones into smaller pieces that can pass naturally.
    
    

  Prostate Procedures

  • UroLift System
    A minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate that lifts and holds the prostate tissue to relieve pressure on the urethra.

  • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    Removal of prostate tissue through the urethra to improve urine flow in cases of benign prostate enlargement.

  • Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
    Involves making small cuts in the prostate to ease urine flow when the prostate is slightly enlarged.
    
    

  Incontinence Treatments

  • Artificial Urinary Sphincter
    A device implanted to treat urinary incontinence by allowing control over urination, especially in men after prostate surgery.
    
    

  Male Reproductive Health

  • Penile Implants & Sling Procedures
    Used to treat erectile dysfunction or penile curvature when other treatments are not effective.