Urology

Urology is a medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the urinary organs in men and women, as well as the male reproductive organs. This includes kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, as well as prostate, testicles, epididymis, and penis. Urology is thus both a surgical and a conservative specialty and includes diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up care for numerous diseases. Women Typical urological conditions include urinary tract infections, urinary stones, benign and malignant tumors (e.g., prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer), incontinence, congenital malformations, as well as disorders such as erectile dysfunction. The treatment of injuries to the urological organs also falls within this area. Urology affects people of all ages – from pediatric urological care to age-related problems in older age.

Urological diseases

Typical urological conditions include urinary tract infections, urinary stones, benign and malignant Tumors Typical urological conditions include urinary tract infections, urinary stones, benign and malignant tumors (e.g., prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer), incontinence, congenital malformations, as well as disorders such as erectile dysfunction. The treatment of injuries to the urological organs also falls within this area. Urology affects people of all ages – from pediatric urological care to age-related problems in older age. Men frequently visit urological practices for prostate screenings or issues with bladder emptying. However, women and children also require urological treatment for certain conditions.

Modern Focuses of Urology

Modern focuses of urology include, in addition to minimally invasive surgical techniques, uro-oncology, andrology (men's medicine), neuro-urology (e.g., for bladder emptying disorders due to neurological diseases), and reconstructive urology. In addition to medication therapies, surgical procedures such as endoscopic interventions or open or robotic-assisted operations are often used. Close cooperation with other disciplines such as nephrology, gynecology, oncology, or radiology is often essential for comprehensive treatment.