Urology

Introduction

Treating conditions that affect the urinary tract is the main focus of our Urology Centre at Picaso Hospital. The field of urology also includes conditions that affect the male reproductive system.

Common Conditions

If you’re encountering any of the symptoms below, you may be referred to a urologist:

• Painful urination
• Increased urination frequency
• Blood in urine
• Back/groin pain
• Urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control)

These symptoms may be a sign of a problem affecting the urinary tract. While not always directly correlated to these symptoms, urologic conditions which our urologists at Picaso Hospital treat include:

• Urinary tract infections
• Erectile dysfunction
• Kidney, bladder and prostate stones
• Urologic cancers (prostate, renal/kidney, urethra, etc.)
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - oversized prostate gland

Birth control options for men are also offered at Picaso Hospital. Feel free to engage with our urologists should you need family planning or birth control surgery (vasectomy).

Treatments

Most patients suffering from conditions affecting the urinary system should expect changes to their lifestyle, from a change in diet to an even lower quality of life (for more severe conditions). Surgeries may be required as well.

Here are some of the urology solutions offered at Picaso Hospital:

• Advanced surgery
  • Robotic prostatectomy
  • Robotic and minimally invasive nephrectomy
  • Minimally invasive cystectomy
  • Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
• Lithotripsy (ESWL)
• Rezum water vapour therapy
• Pelvic floor physical therapy
• Lifestyle modifications