Kidney and Urinary Tract Specialist

A urologist is a specialist surgeon who treats kidney, bladder, urethra and adrenal gland problems. They also deal with problems related to the penis, testicles and prostate gland. Urologists complete at least 5 years of specialized training after becoming a doctor.

What conditions does a urologist treat?

Urologists specialize in treating a wide range of urinary tract problems in men, women and children, including:

Bladder and kidney infection
Blood in the urine
urinary incontinence
Kidney stones and bladder stones
Kidney, bladder and adrenal gland cancer
Urinary problems, including overactive bladder
Pelvic floor problems

They can also treat problems specific to men, including:

Prostate enlargement (prostatitis)
Prostate Cancer
testical cancer
varicocele
Erectile dysfunction and infertility in men

Some urologists specialize in certain areas. For example, a pediatric urologist specializes in urinary and genital disorders in children and adolescents.

Other subcategories include:

Robotic surgery, where the urologist uses 3D images and computer-controlled surgical tools.
Laparoscopic surgery that uses small incisions and special surgical instruments, including a miniature video camera