Urology

Conditions We Treat

Get care and treatment for a wide range of urologic concerns, including:

• Bladder, kidney and prostate cancer
• Blocked or slow urine flow (urethral stricture disease)
• Erectile dysfunction (ED) – Inability to get or maintain an erection
• Genitourinary fistulas – Abnormal connections between parts of your urinary system or reproductive organs that aren’t supposed to connect
• Interstitial cystitis (IC) – Painful bladder syndrome that causes pressure and mild to severe pain
• Kidney stones – Hard deposits that form inside your kidneys
• Overactive bladder or loss of bladder control (incontinence)
• Pelvic floor problems – Weak or injured tissue in the pelvic organs (bladder, rectum, uterus and vagina)
• Peyronie's disease – Curvature of the penis during erection
• Postmenopausal vaginal and urinary changes
• Prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia) or swelling (prostatitis)
• Undescended testicles in a baby
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) that come back frequently
• Vasectomy and reversal – Stops sperm from getting into semen

Diagnosing Urology Problems

A urologist uses a variety of tests to diagnose urologic symptoms. Some of these tests include:

• MRI with ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy to pinpoint suspicious areas in the prostate
• Transperineal (needle) biopsy to look for cancer in the prostate
• Urodynamic studies to see how the lower urinary tract holds and releases urine
• Cystoscopy to find why you’re having trouble urinating, look for stones, tumors or other problems in your bladder and sources of bleeding or blockages

Cystoscopy: What to Expect

You’ll empty your bladder before the cystoscopy procedure. To perform the procedure, your doctor will put a thin tube with a tiny camera and light on the end into your urethra. The camera sends pictures to a screen so your doctor can examine your bladder and urethra (the urine tube).

Technology & Treatments

Depending on your diagnosis, your doctor may recommend medication, rehabilitation therapy or surgery. Feel confident you’ll get the best possible care at CentraCare. We have the most up-to-date, advanced technology, treatments and surgeries. Some of these can be found below.

Advanced Technology

• Laser technology for treating enlarged prostates and breaking up kidney stones (lithotripsy)
• Minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) using small incisions and special tools for procedures like prostatectomy and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
• Robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Xi surgical system provides precise, minimally invasive procedures for prostate cancer, kidney surgery and other urological surgeries

Treatments

• Interstim™ implant to send gentle pulses to nerves to help control bladder and bowel functions
• Urolift™ implant to treat enlarged prostate by lifting and holding tissue out of the way so it doesn’t block the urethra
• Urostym® pelvic floor physical therapy to help strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles using stimulation and biofeedback to treat incontinence

Reconstruction Surgery

If you need reconstruction surgery because of a condition you were born with or after an illness or injury, CentraCare urologists can help. We can reconstruct the bladder, ureter and kidneys to restore normal function and manage transvaginal mesh complications.