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Minimally Invasive Urology
The program for minimally invasive urology brings the newest technologic advancements to our clinical practice. Faculty members from urology, general surgery, and interventional radiology contribute their skills in this multidisciplinary program.
Areas covered include cryosurgery, endourology, laparoscopic/robotic surgery, laser surgery, microwave therapy, radiofrequency ablation, and robotic surgery.
Cryo-Surgery
Cryosurgery applies extremely cold temperatures to freeze and kill cancer cells. We currently use this technology to provide a minimally invasive treatment alternative for prostate cancer and kidney tumors.
Endourology
Endourology is an area of urology in which small cameras are used to access regions of the urinary tract in a minimally invasive manner. With the aid of small diameter laser fibers and intraoperative x-rays, we use this technology to fragment large renal stones, incise ureteral strictures, and resect bladder tumors without the need for any skin incision.
Renal Cyst Unroofing
- Varicocele Ligation
- Vasectomy
Laser Surgery
We use several types of lasers in our urologic practice including the CO 2, Holmium, and KTP or Greenlight lasers. These are used to fragment stones, ablate tumors, treat genital warts, and to vaporize the prostate in men with BPH. In fact, our center was one of the first in the United States to utilize the Greelight laser.
Microwave Therapy
Microwave therapy uses fine needles applied to the prostate to shrink prostate enlargement in men with urinary problems associated with BPH. The procedure is performed in the office and only requires local anesthesia.
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation uses fine probes or needles to apply focused high frequency electromagnetic energy to heat and kill cancer cells. The probes are positioned by a urologist or interventional radiologist. This technology can be used to treat small renal tumors without need for surgical incisions or general anesthesia.
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