Improving Patient Care Through Research and Innovation
Our team of experts in Strong Health's Urology department is distinguished by its dedication to patient care supported by research and innovation.
Our work begins at the laboratory bench, where basic research expands our understanding of urologic conditions. It continues through clinical trials that test the efficacy of new treatment approaches. Then it finds its practical application at the patient’s bedside, where we offer the most advanced and comprehensive patient care available, including the area’s only pediatric urological services. In addition, Our urologists are among the nation’s leaders in pioneering and practicing laparoscopic prostatectomy. Currently, they do robotic laparoscopic prostatectomies, using the most advanced computer controlled robotic technology: the da Vinci® Surgical System.
Usually, patients are referred to a urologist by their primary care physicians, though of course, if you have symptoms related to a urological condition or if you are looking for a second opinion from an expert, you may want to call us directly.
Do You Need a Urologist?
The following general symptoms may indicate a urologic condition that needs treatment:
You would also want to see a urologist if you had a diagnosis
of
disease in the urinary tract or male reproductive organs,
such as kidney, bladder or prostate cancer, kidney stones,
or interstitial cystitis, or if you wanted a vasectomy, vasectomy
reversal, or circumcision. Or if you have been diagnosed with
Multiplesclerosis or Parkinsonism.
If You Need a Second Opinion
Within the Urology Department, you’ll find a specialist
for every adult and pediatric urological disorder, disease
or condition. They’re always available for a second opinion.
And because they are specialists, with expert knowledge of
the latest research and treatment advances, their opinions can
be
especially useful. In fact, they’ve usually participated
in that research. That’s why we’ve become a regional
center for second opinions. Learn
more about second opinions,
including when you should consider getting one.
Urologic Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are how we learn more about the causes
and prevention of disease, and evaluate the effectiveness
of new forms of treatment. As a leading research institution,
Strong Health’s Urology Department conducts many
important clinical trials. Learn
more about them, including
how you can participate in them. |
