Urology

Urology is a surgical specialty which deals with diagnosing and treating diseases of the female and male urinary tract and make reproductive organs.

A significant portion of patients , both male and female, who seek treatment from a urologist do so because of urinary tract infections.  Urinary tract infections could be simple, or could represent a less obvious disorder of the urinary tract.

Urologists are also involved in the care of patients with end-stage renal disease and renal insufficiency as well as treatment and management of urological cancer such as prostate cancer.

Common disorders treated by urologists include:

• Urinary tract infections
• Stress incontinence
• Interstitial cystitis
• Kidney stones
• Male sexual dysfunction
• Male infertility
• Renal insufficiency
• Prostate cancer