What is urology?
Urology is a surgical specialty within medicine that focuses on the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra) and the male reproductive system (penis, testes, scrotum, prostate gland).
What are the main features of urology?
- Comprehensive Approach: Urologists manage both medical (non-surgical) and surgical conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive organs.
- Focus on All Ages: They treat patients of all ages, from infants with birth defects to adults with prostate cancer or incontinence.
- Minimally Invasive Techniques: Urology is a leader in utilizing minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as laparoscopy and robotic surgery, to minimize patient discomfort and recovery time.
What are important sub-areas in urology?
- Urologic Oncology: Deals with cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs, including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer.
- Urolithiasis (Kidney Stones): Manages the formation, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney stones.
- Bladder Dysfunction: Focuses on conditions affecting bladder function, such