The urology department of MCW Hospital specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Our expert Urologist treats a wide range of conditions affecting the kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra, and male reproductive organs like the prostate, testes, and penis.
Conditions Treated:
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Infections in the bladder, kidneys, or urethra.
- Kidney Stones: Hard deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men.
- Prostate Cancer: Cancer of the prostate gland.
- Bladder Cancer: Cancer that begins in the bladder.
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Difficulty achieving or maintaining an erection.
- Incontinence: Loss of bladder control.
- Infertility: Issues related to male reproductive health.
- Pediatric Urology: Congenital conditions like hypospadias or undescended testes in children.
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse: When pelvic organs drop from their normal position.
Procedures and Tests:
- Cystoscopy: A procedure to examine the inside of the bladder and urethra using a thin tube with a camera.
- Urodynamic Testing: Evaluates how well the bladder, sphincters, and urethra store and release urine.
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test: A blood test to screen for prostate cancer.
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): Surgery to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.
- Lithotripsy: A non-invasive procedure to break up kidney stones using shock waves.
- Vasectomy: A surgical procedure for male sterilization.
- Radical Prostatectomy: Surgical removal of the prostate gland, often for prostate cancer.