Urology is a part of health care that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra). It also deals with the male organs that are able to make babies (penis, testes, scrotum, prostate, etc.). Since health problems in these body parts can happen to everyone, urologic health is important.
Urology is known as a surgical specialty. Besides surgery, a urologist is a doctor with wisdom of internal medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology and other parts of health care. This is because a urologist encounters a wide range of clinical problems.
We understand the impact that kidney, prostate, bladder and other urological problems can have on the quality of your life. That is why our specialists take a tailored approach to treatment.
Our urologists have expertise in a wide range of conditions, with a focus on malignant diseases such as bladder and prostate cancers, as well as paediatric urology. They are trained in non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments, including robotic-assisted procedures, to achieve good clinical outcomes and return you to good urological health.
Having any type of urological disorder can unexpectedly interrupt your plans and cause discomfort and embarrassment. Whether your condition affects your urinary tract or reproductive system, urology specialists in the Sutter Health network can improve your health. We offer advanced treatments and therapies, including minimally invasive procedures.
Bladder disorders, such as overactive bladder, are typically treated through behaviour modification, lifestyle changes, bladder retraining, medication and nerve stimulation.
In men, bladder disorders may also be caused by an enlarged prostate, called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We offer a range of treatments for BPH including minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and green light laser TURP.
