Category: Urology

A radical nephrectomy is the surgical removal of an entire kidney for the treatment of kidney disease, cancer, or severe damage. Traditionally, nephrectomy procedures were

Pyeloplasty is a surgical procedure used to eliminate urinary blockages where the ureters and kidneys meet. During a pyeloplasty, the affected area is removed and

A partial nephrectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove the diseased part of a kidney. Though not all patients qualify for a partial nephrectomy

The da Vinci ® system can be used to perform a radical or partial cystectomy for the treatment of bladder cancer. Surgeons use the da

Bladder CancerBladder cancer is a urological disease that usually affects the cells lining the inside of the bladder. Because its symptoms are easy to identify,

The prostate gland is a small, walnut-shaped gland that plays an important role in sex and urination. With age, the gland may begin to grow,