Urology is a branch of medicine that deals with the surgical and medical ailments of the male and female urinary tract that include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and the male reproductive system.
Urologists treat conditions like kidney stones, urinary incontinence, and prostate disorders, using both by medical management and advanced robotic/minimally invasive surgeries.
Core Areas of Urology
Urology is categories depending on the type of clinical conditions, including:
Urologic Oncology: Cancer teatment related to the bladder, kidney, and prostate.
Pediatric Urology: Care for children with birth-related urological issues (e.g., undescended testes, hypospadias).
Renal (Kidney) Transplant: Surgical treatment for chronic kidney failure.
Male Infertility: Conditions related to male infertility and erectile dysfunction.
Calculi (Urinary Tract Stones): Treating stones in the urinary tract.
Female Urology: Managing conditions such as pelvic floor dysfunction and urinary incontinence.
Neurourology: Managing nervous system control of genitourinary organs.