Kidney Stones (Nephrolithiasis)
Hard mineral deposits that form in the kidneys when urine becomes concentrated. Can cause severe pain, infections, and kidney damage if untreated.
Common Symptoms
Severe flank pain (renal colic)Blood in urine (hematuria)Nausea and vomitingFrequent urination
Treatments
RIRSPCNLESWLLaser LithotripsyMedical Expulsive TherapyMetabolic Prevention
Prostate Cancer
The most common cancer in men. Early detection through PSA screening and advanced treatment options including robotic surgery offer excellent outcomes.
Common Symptoms
Often asymptomatic in early stagesDifficulty urinatingWeak urine streamBlood in urine or semen
Treatments
Robotic Radical ProstatectomyActive SurveillanceRadiation TherapyHormone TherapyFocal Therapy
Kidney Cancer (Renal Cell Carcinoma)
Cancer originating in the kidney. Often detected incidentally on imaging. Robotic partial nephrectomy allows cancer removal while preserving kidney function.
Common Symptoms
Blood in urineFlank painPalpable massWeight loss
Treatments
Robotic Partial NephrectomyRadical NephrectomyCryoablationTargeted TherapyImmunotherapy
Bladder Cancer
Cancer of the urinary bladder, commonly presenting with painless blood in urine. Treatment ranges from endoscopic removal to radical surgery with urinary diversion.
Common Symptoms
Painless blood in urine (most common)Frequent urinationPainful urinationPelvic pain
Treatments
TURBTIntravesical BCG/ChemotherapyRadical CystectomyNeobladder FormationChemotherapy
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland causing urinary obstruction. Extremely common in men over 50. Multiple effective treatment options available.
Common Symptoms
Weak urine streamFrequent urination (especially at night)Difficulty starting urinationIncomplete bladder emptying
Treatments
MedicationsHoLEPBipolar TURPGreenLight LaserUroLift
Urethral Stricture
Narrowing of the urethra causing obstruction to urine flow. Requires expert surgical repair for lasting results.
Common Symptoms
Weak urine streamStraining to urinateUrinary retentionRecurrent UTIs
Treatments
Visual Internal UrethrotomyUrethroplastyBuccal Mucosal Graft Repair