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Dr. Samer Obeidat

Urologist

, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Samer Obeidat is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 14 Years of experience and is associated with Kings College Hospital Dubai.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS,
  • MRCS(Ed),
  • FRCS(Urol),
  • FEBU
  • CCT (UK)

Hospital Address :

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Dr. Manaf Kandakji

Urologist

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Arabic , English

 


Dr. Manaf Kandakji is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with American Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical Degree, University of Damascus, Syria , 1993
  • German Medical Qualification after exam , University of Essen, German, 2003
  • Degree of Medical Specialisation in Urology, University of Dusseldorf, German, 2004

Hospital Address :

American Hospital 1 - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Venkatesh K Seetaram

Urologist

, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

15 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Kannada , Malayalam , Telugu

 


Dr. Venkatesh K Seetaram is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with NMC Specialty Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
  • MS (General Surgery) - Government Medical College Mysore University
  • DNB in Surgery from the National Board New Delhi India
  • DNB in Genitourinary Surgery Urology from Apollo Hospital Chennai.
  • Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology from the Institute Mutualiste Monsouris, Paris

Hospital Address :

NMC Specialty Hospital Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates

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Dr. Satyabrata Garanayak

Urologist

, Ajman, United Arab Emirates

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr. Satyabrata Garanayak is a specialized Urosurgeon in United Arab Emirates. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Ajman, United Arab Emirates. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman.

Association and Memberships Dr. Satyabrata Garanayak is part of:

  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Qualifications :

  • MBBS - Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack, 2000
  • MS - General Surgery - L.P.S Institute of Cardiology, G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur, 2004
  • DNB - Urology/Genito - Urinary Surgery - Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, 2010

Hospital Address :

Thumbay University Hospital - Ajman - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Jack Beniel

Urologist

, Petah Tikva, Israel

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Hebrew , English

 


Dr. Jack Beniel is a specialized Urosurgeon in Israel. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Petah Tikva, Israel. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Rabin Medical Center.

Association and Memberships Dr. Jack Beniel is part of:

  • Israeli Urological Association
  • The American Urological Association
  • European Urological Association
  • Research company Uro – Oncology Europe EORTC

Qualifications :

  • Medical Educstion - Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv.
  • Internship and Medical Doctor - Beilinson Hospital
  • Specialization in Urology - Beilinson Hospital

Hospital Address :

Rabin Medical Center, Ze'ev Jabotinsky Street, Petah Tikva, Israel

What is the medical expertise of Dr Jack Baniel?

  • Dr Jack Baniel is a renowned urosurgeon specialising in robotic prostatectomy, urinary tract reconstruction, testicular cancer treatment, surgery for erectile dysfunction, high-intensity focused ultrasound cancer, laparoscopic kidney resection, and robotic surgery.
  • He is a member of reputed associations such as the Israeli Medical Association, the American Association of Urology, the European Associaton of Urology, and the Israeli Association of Urology.
  • He is active in clinical research and has published over 200 research articles in well-known journals. Dr Baniel oversees many research projects at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Tel Aviv University. Some of his works include:
    1. Golan S, Frumer M, Zohar Y, Rosenbaum E, Yakimov M, Kedar D, Margel D, Baniel J, Steinmetz AP, Groshar D, Domachevsky L, Bernstine H. Neoadjuvant 177Lu-PSMA-I&T Radionuclide Treatment in Patients with High-risk Prostate Cancer Before Radical Prostatectomy: A Single-arm Phase 1 Trial. Eur Urol Oncol. 2022 Oct 7:S2588-9311(22)00165-1.
    2. Margel D, Bernstine H, Groshar D, Ber Y, Nezrit O, Segal N, Yakimov M, Baniel J, Domachevsky L. Diagnostic Performance of 68Ga Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen PET/MRI Compared with Multiparametric MRI for Detecting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer. Radiology. 2021 Nov;301(2):379-386.
Dr. Nitikun Booning

Urologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

6 Years of experience

Speaks: English , Thai

 


Dr. Nitikun Booning is a specialized Urosurgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 6 Years of experience and is associated with Vejthani Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University, 2008
  • General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University,2014
  • Colorectal Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University,2019

Hospital Address :

Vejthani Hospital, 1 Soi Lat Phrao 111 Klong-Chan Bangkapi Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Prasy Ahmed Abdalla

Urologist

, Bangkok, Thailand

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Thai , English

 


Dr. Prasy Ahmed Abdalla is a specialized Urosurgeon in Thailand. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bangkok, Thailand. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Bangpakok 9 International Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
  • Diploma of Thai Board General Surgery, Euroology

Hospital Address :

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital, International Hospital, Rama II Road, Bang Mot, Chom Thong, Bangkok, Thailand

Dr. Sukru Kumsar

Urologist

, Ankara, Turkey

15 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Sukru Kumsar is a specialized Urosurgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Bayindir Healthcare Group.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sukru Kumsar is part of:

  • Turkish Association of Urologic Surgery
  • Urooncology Association
  • Continence Association
  • Society of Endourology
  • European Association of Urology (EAU)
  • International Continence Society (ICS)

Qualifications :

  • 2004 Medical Doctor, School of Medicine, Uludag University
  • 2004 Male-Female Sexual Health and Male Infertility Training, Turkish Society of Andrology
  • 2008 Turkish Society of Urology Competency Training
  • 2008 Laparoscopy Olympus Hands-On-Training / European School of Urology, Prague, Czech Republic
  • 2008 7th European Urology Residents Education Programme (EUREP), Prague, Czech Republic
  • 2009 Urologist, School of Medicine, Baskent University
  • 2014 FEBU (Fellow of the European Board of Urology)
  • 2014 Clinical Visiting Fellow / Department of Urology, Innsbruck, Austria
  • 2016 Observer at Robotic Prostatectomy Training Programme / The European Urological Scholarship Programme (EUSP) / Karolinska University Hospital / Department of Urology, Stockholm, Sweden
  • 2017 Associate Professor, Field of Urology

Hospital Address :

Kavakldere Mahallesi, Bayndr Hospital Kavakldere, Atat

Dr. Mukut Minz

Urologist

, Mohali, India

39 Years of experience

Speaks: Hindi , English

 


Dr Mukut Minz is one of the most sought after Renal Transplant Surgeon in Mohali, India. The medical practitioner holds over 35 years of experience and is associated with Fortis Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mukut Minz is part of:

  • Indian Medical Association
  • Member of Governing Body of PGI
  • Medical Council of India (MCI)

Certifications :

  • Advanced training in cadaver organ retrieval and transplantation at various centres/universities of Norway, Sweden, Germany and USA.

Qualifications :

  • MS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Fortis Hospital Mohali, Sector 62, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Mukut Minz

  • Conditions treated by Dr. Minz are To restore Fertility in Males, Prostate Cancer, Male Sterilization or Contraception, Bladder Cancer, and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
  • Some popular procedures performed are Prostatectomy, TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumor (TURBT), and TransUrethral Resection of Prostrate (TURP).
  • Elected to PGI GB (2015), establishment of Renal Transplant Surgery section, Combined Renal-Pancreas Transplant Pgm, type1 diabetics with kidney failure, PGI.
  • He has 40 plus years of expertise and has done 3,300 plus kidney transplants.
  • He is the recipient of various awards and honours and notably he is a Padma Shri awardee in 2017.
  • Advanced training in cadaver organ retrieval and transplantation at several centers/universities in Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the United States of America.
  • Taught 30 plus transplant surgeons, Visiting Professor at many Indian universities, has received numerous prizes and honours, and 50 plus peer reviewed publications.
Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri

Urologist

, Panjim, India

31 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Madhav Sanzgiri is one of the most sought after Urologist in Panjim, India. The medical specialist holds over 22 years of experience and is associated with Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula.

Association and Memberships Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri is part of:

  • Goa Medical Council

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • DNB
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Manipal Hospital, Panjim, Goa, India

Medical Expertise of Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri

  • Endourological Procedure, Open and Minimal Access Surgeries, PCNL for complex Staghorns, RIRS, Uro- Oncosurgery, ESWL, Holmium Laser, and Flexible Endoscopies.
  • Reconstructive Urological Procedures like Augmentation Cystoplasty, Urethroplasty, Pyeloplasty, etc.
  • Awarded Gold Medical for General Surgery by University of Mumbai ( 1996) and recipient of Best Resident Award in 1998 by BYL Nair Hospital.
  • Dr Madav Sanzgiri as a team member on a successful first Kidney Transplant on a Covid Survivor gained media attention in Goa.
  • He is well qualified with an MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Urology), DNB (Urology), and FRCS (UK).
  • Dr. Madhav Sanzgiri is a member of Goa Medical Council.
Dr. Surya Prakash B

Urologist

, Hyderabad, India

34 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Surya Prakash B is one of the foremost Urologist in Hyderabad, India. The doctor holds over 34 years of experience and is associated with Yashoda Hospital, Malakpet.

Association and Memberships Dr. Surya Prakash B is part of:

  • Urological Society of India (USI)
  • Andhra Pradesh State Urological Society

Certifications :

  • Fellowship by Indian American Urological Association

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Yashoda Hospitals - Malakpet, Jamal Colony, Old Malakpet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Kishore T A

Urologist

, Kochi, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Kishore T A is one of the most skillful Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Kochi, India. The doctor holds over 15 years of experience and is associated with Aster Medicity.

Association and Memberships Dr. Kishore T A is part of:

  • International Journal of Urology and Nephrology
  • Asian Network for Scientific Information
  • Open Urology and Nephrology Journal
  • Open Prostate Cancer Journal

Certifications :

  • Fellowship in Robotic Surgery (Columbia University Division Of Urology, Miami, United States

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS
  • MCh

Hospital Address :

Aster Medcity Hospital, South Chittoor, Kochi, Kerala, India

Dr. Sanjai Addla

Urologist

, Hyderabad, India

27 Years of experience

Speaks: Telugu , English

 


Dr Sanjai Addla is one of the top Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in Hyderabad, India. The medical practitioner holds over 24 years of experience and is associated with Apollo Hospitals.

Association and Memberships Dr. Sanjai Addla is part of:

  • British Association of Urological Surgeons
  • European Association of Urology

Qualifications :

  • FRCS
  • MRCS
  • MBBS

Hospital Address :

Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Dr. Pragnesh Desai

Nephrologist

, Delhi, India

20 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi

 


Dr Pragnesh Desai is one of the top Urologist & Robotic Surgeon in New Delhi, India. The medical specialist holds over 16 years of experience and is associated with Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket.

Association and Memberships Dr. Pragnesh Desai is part of:

  • American Urological Association
  • Indian Society of Organ Transplantation
  • Urological Society of India
  • North Zone Urological Society of India
  • Delhi Urology Society
  • Association of Surgeons India
  • National Academy of Medical Sciences

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MCh
  • DNB

Hospital Address :

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket Institutional Area, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India

Dr. Narasimhan Subramanian

Urologist

, Delhi, India

45 Years of experience

Speaks: English ,Hindi , Tamil

 


Dr Narasimhan Subramanian is one of the top Urologist & Andrologist in New Delhi, India. The medical practitioner holds over 42 years of experience and is associated with Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Narasimhan Subramanian is part of:

  • Delhi Medical Association (DMA)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)
  • Indian Menopause Society (IMS)
  • Urological society of India (North Zone)
  • Urological Society of India

Qualifications :

  • MBBS
  • MS

Hospital Address :

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Mathura Road, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, Delhi, India

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About Urosurgeon

A urologist is a physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the diseases and disorders of urinary tract, and male reproductive system.

Patients who are suspected of a high chance of having any conditions relating to bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys and adrenal glands are most commonly referred to a urosurgeon by their physician.

When should you visit a Urosurgeon?

Your physician may refer you to a Urosurgeon if he suspects or finds out the presence of any of the following conditions:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Incontinence
  • Male infertility
  • Kidney disease
  • Bladder prolapse
  • Cancer
  • Enlarged prostate
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Peyronie's disease
  • Interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
  • Kidney and ureteral stones
  • Prostatitis
  • Undescended testes, or cryptorchidism
  • Urethral stricture

What are the diseases a Urosurgeon treats?

A urosurgeon is trained and holds an expertise in the medical and surgical treatment and management of conditions such as kidney, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, incontinence, infection, pelvic floor problems, sexual dysfunction and traumatic injury to the urinary tract.

In children, urologists treat the following conditions:

  • Undescended testes
  • Bladder exstrophy
  • Hypospadias
  • Epispadias
  • Bed-wetting
  • Blockages in the urinary tract structure

In men, urologists treat:

  • Prostate gland enlargement
  • Infertility
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Kidney diseases
  • kidney stones
  • Prostatitis
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Varicoceles, or enlarged veins in the scrotum
  • Cancers of the bladder, kidneys, penis, testicles, and adrenal and prostate glands
  • Erectile dysfunction, or trouble getting or keeping an erection

In women, urologists treat:

  • Bladder prolapse
  • Interstitial cystitis
  • Kidney stones
  • Overactive bladder
  • UTIs
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Cancers of the bladder, kidneys and adrenal glands

Procedures Performed

Urologists perform different types of surgeries, iincluding:

  • Cystectomy
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Vasectomy
  • Prostatectomy
  • Sling procedure
  • Kidney transplant surgery
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
  • Biopsies of the bladder, kidneys or prostate
  • Repair of damage due to injury
  • Repair of deformed urinary organs
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate

Top Urosurgeons

DoctorAssociated Hospital
Dr. Murat BinbayMemorial Atasehir Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Suchart ChaimuangrajBangpakok 9 International Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Vipin GuptaAsian Institute of Medical Sciences, Faridabad
Dr. Boonlert SukwatanasinitVejthani Hospital, Bangkok
Dr. Algirdas ZalimasKardiolita Hospital, Vilnius, Vilnius
Dr. Ali Ferruh AkayBaskent University Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul
Dr. Anand UttureFortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai
Dr. Paiboon IemsupakkulVejthani Hospital, Bangkok

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Who are the top Urosurgeons offering online consultation?

Listed below are some of the top urosurgeons available for online consultation:

Which are some of the conditions treated by Urosurgeon?

Some of the conditions performed by urosurgeons are:

  • Bladder Cancer
  • To restore Fertility in Males
  • Prostate Cancer
  • Shrunken Kidney
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Symptomatic Hydronephrosis
  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease
  • Chronic testicular pain after vasectomy
  • Kidney Injury or Trauma
  • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • Male Sterilization or Contraception
  • Chronic Infection
Who is a urosurgeon?

Urosurgeon is a doctor who is trained indiagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary tract through surgery. They diagnose and treat anything related to the reproductive tract in men. In certain cases, they may perform complex procedures. For example, these doctors may remove cancer as well as open up a blockage in your urinary tract. Urosurgeon work in a range of settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and urology centers.

The urinary tract is the system that stores, creates, and also removes urine from your body. Urosurgeon could treat any part of the system. Urosurgeons also treat all the parts of the male reproductive system.

A urosurgeon knows all about the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urosurgeon also treats diseases related to the reproductive system, which includes the testes, penis, scrotum, and prostate.

A urosurgeon could also serve as a primary doctor if you have:

  • Regular issues with kidney stones
  • Long-term problems with holding urine
  • Prostate cancer

A urosurgeon might treat urinary tract infections, bladder problems, bladder and kidney cancer, kidney stones, kidney blockage.

What are the qualifications of a Urosurgeon?

Anyone who is willing to become a urosurgeon needs to have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 2-year MS (Urology) degree.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced urosurgeons and become an expert in surgical skills.

Many urosurgeons also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. It can include female urology or urologic oncology. At the end of the training, a urosurgeon needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a urosurgeon.

What conditions do Urosurgeon treat?

A urosurgeon can treat a number of conditions, including:

Prostate gland enlargement

Infertility

Prostatitis

Undescended testes

Bladder exstrophy

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney diseases

kidney stones

Bed-wetting

Blockages in the urinary tract

Hypospadias

Epispadias

Urinary tract infections

Enlarged veins in the scrotum

Cancers of the kidneys, bladder, penis, testicle

Erectile dysfunction

Bladder prolapse

Overactive bladder

UTIs

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney stones

Urinary incontinence

Cancers of the bladder, kidneys and adrenal gland

What diagnostic tests are required by Urosurgeon?

Aurosurgeon

  • Urinalyses: used for the presence of blood cells, bacteria, and foreign substances in urine.
  • Semen Analysis: Generally used for the analysis of the volume as well as the quality of sperm.
  • X-ray scans: used for urinary tract problems.
  • Cystoscopy: Lets urologists detect any abnormalities.
  • Ultrasound: detect problems such as those related to the bladder, kidneys, testicles, prostate gland.
  • CT scan: For a detailed look inside your body.
  • Urine Culture: It determines whether certain bacteria are present in a urine sample.
  • MRI: To get clear images of the urinary tract.
  • Creatinine/blood urea nitrogen test: It assesses how the kidneys are working.
When should you visit a Urosurgeon?

If the below symptoms are severe or don’t go away, you will need to consult a urosurgeon.

  • Enlarged prostate
  • Cancers of the urinary tract
  • Blood in urine
  • Lack of bladder control
  • Pain while urination
  • Pain in your lower back, stomach, or groin
  • Trouble having an erection
  • Kidney stones
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Dribbling of urine
  • Pain or burning urination
  • Blood in urine or semen
What can you expect from your first visit with a Urosurgeon?

When you visit the clinic, you will meet with a skilled urosurgeon for a physical exam and diagnostic tests. The doctor would ask you about what you are experiencing, and will ask you about your medical and prescription history. Urosurgeons will do a physical exam addressing your nervous system responses. Following a physical exam, a urosurgeon might also want to run diagnostic testing to get more information. After your consultation, the urosurgeon would explain your next steps, including any diagnostic tests, new prescriptions, future appointments, and therapies.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Urosurgeon?

Urosurgeons can perform different types of procedures, including:

  • Prostatectomy
  • Sling procedure
  • Kidney transplant surgery
  • Cystectomy
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Vasectomy
  • Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
  • Repair of deformed urinary organs
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
  • Biopsies of the kidneys,bladder, or prostate
  • Vasectomy Reversal
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Penile Plication
  • Male circumcision

FAQs related to

Who is a urosurgeon?

Urosurgeon is a doctor who is trained indiagnosing and treating diseases of the urinary tract through surgery. They diagnose and treat anything related to the reproductive tract in men. In certain cases, they may perform complex procedures. For example, these doctors may remove cancer as well as open up a blockage in your urinary tract. Urosurgeon work in a range of settings, including private clinics, hospitals, and urology centers.

The urinary tract is the system that stores, creates, and also removes urine from your body. Urosurgeon could treat any part of the system. Urosurgeons also treat all the parts of the male reproductive system.

A urosurgeon knows all about the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urosurgeon also treats diseases related to the reproductive system, which includes the testes, penis, scrotum, and prostate.

A urosurgeon could also serve as a primary doctor if you have:

  • Regular issues with kidney stones
  • Long-term problems with holding urine
  • Prostate cancer

A urosurgeon might treat urinary tract infections, bladder problems, bladder and kidney cancer, kidney stones, kidney blockage.

What are the qualifications of a Urosurgeon?

Anyone who is willing to become a urosurgeon needs to have a 5½ years MBBS degree followed by a 2-year MS (Urology) degree.

After graduating from medical school, the student then undergoes 4-5 years of medical training in a hospital. During this training program, also called a residency, you work closely with experienced urosurgeons and become an expert in surgical skills.

Many urosurgeons also decide to do 1-2 years of additional training. This is known as a fellowship in which you gain technical skills in a specialty area. It can include female urology or urologic oncology. At the end of the training, a urosurgeon needs to pass the specialty certification exam for practicing as a urosurgeon.

What conditions do Urosurgeon treat?

A urosurgeon can treat a number of conditions, including:

Prostate gland enlargement

Infertility

Prostatitis

Undescended testes

Bladder exstrophy

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney diseases

kidney stones

Bed-wetting

Blockages in the urinary tract

Hypospadias

Epispadias

Urinary tract infections

Enlarged veins in the scrotum

Cancers of the kidneys, bladder, penis, testicle

Erectile dysfunction

Bladder prolapse

Overactive bladder

UTIs

Interstitial cystitis

Kidney stones

Urinary incontinence

Cancers of the bladder, kidneys and adrenal gland

What diagnostic tests are required by Urosurgeon?

Aurosurgeon

  • Urinalyses: used for the presence of blood cells, bacteria, and foreign substances in urine.
  • Semen Analysis: Generally used for the analysis of the volume as well as the quality of sperm.
  • X-ray scans: used for urinary tract problems.
  • Cystoscopy: Lets urologists detect any abnormalities.
  • Ultrasound: detect problems such as those related to the bladder, kidneys, testicles, prostate gland.
  • CT scan: For a detailed look inside your body.
  • Urine Culture: It determines whether certain bacteria are present in a urine sample.
  • MRI: To get clear images of the urinary tract.
  • Creatinine/blood urea nitrogen test: It assesses how the kidneys are working.
When should you visit a Urosurgeon?

If the below symptoms are severe or don’t go away, you will need to consult a urosurgeon.

  • Enlarged prostate
  • Cancers of the urinary tract
  • Blood in urine
  • Lack of bladder control
  • Pain while urination
  • Pain in your lower back, stomach, or groin
  • Trouble having an erection
  • Kidney stones
  • Painful ejaculation
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Dribbling of urine
  • Pain or burning urination
  • Blood in urine or semen
What can you expect from your first visit with a Urosurgeon?

When you visit the clinic, you will meet with a skilled urosurgeon for a physical exam and diagnostic tests. The doctor would ask you about what you are experiencing, and will ask you about your medical and prescription history. Urosurgeons will do a physical exam addressing your nervous system responses. Following a physical exam, a urosurgeon might also want to run diagnostic testing to get more information. After your consultation, the urosurgeon would explain your next steps, including any diagnostic tests, new prescriptions, future appointments, and therapies.

Which are the most common procedures performed by a Urosurgeon?

Urosurgeons can perform different types of procedures, including:

  • Prostatectomy
  • Sling procedure
  • Kidney transplant surgery
  • Cystectomy
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Vasectomy
  • Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate
  • Repair of deformed urinary organs
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate
  • Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy
  • Biopsies of the kidneys,bladder, or prostate
  • Vasectomy Reversal
  • Ureteroscopy
  • Penile Plication
  • Male circumcision