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Advanced Urologic Surgery

Empathetic care for kidney, bladder and prostate conditions.

If you're uncomfortable talking about a prostate issue or urinary incontinence, rest assured that our surgical team combines compassionate care with the latest surgical procedures to put you at ease.

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What is urologic surgery?

Urologic surgery focuses on operations of the urinary tract and the reproductive system. Our surgeons treat various bladder, kidney and prostate conditions. These multidisciplinary specialists cover a range of issues, from urinary incontinence to urologic cancers.

Who treats urologic conditions?

A urologic surgeon, also called a urologist, is specially trained in all areas of urologic conditions and treatment. Urologists must complete medical school followed by a specialized residency that includes medical and surgical training. Many urologic surgeons pursue even more specialized areas.

All the urologists at Novant Health are board certified. This extra credential requires additional training, testing and a history of successful patient outcomes through documented patient surgeries.

Dedicated to early recovery

At Novant Health, you'll be treated by trained experts who work as a collaborative team. Our urologic surgeons use the latest advanced technology for quicker recovery, less pain and minimal scarring. We recommend organ-sparing surgeries, whenever possible.

Minimally invasive techniques include laparoscopy, where small incisions are made to insert a miniature camera. This results in less damage to the tissues surrounding the surgical site. You may also be a candidate for robotically assisted surgery. In this procedure, your surgeon uses a computerized system for higher precision. This technique reduces blood loss and the risk of infection and speeds up recovery.

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Urologic Procedures We Perform

Cystoscopy

A cystoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a tiny tube to view the inside of your bladder and urethra to get a clearer view than X-rays or external imaging. The same instrument can perform biopsies, take urine samples and remove small growths or bladder stones, avoiding more invasive surgery.

Nephrectomy

Prostatectomy

Renal Pelvis and Ureter Surgery

If you've been diagnosed with transitional cell cancer in your upper urinary tract, your provider may recommend removing the renal pelvis (where urine collects in the kidney) or ureter (the tube connecting the kidneys and bladder). For both, we would typically use minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

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Renal Stone Surgery

Renal stones, more commonly known as kidney stones, are small blocks of minerals and salts that form in your kidneys. Although kidney stones don't usually indicate a serious health risk, passing them is extremely painful. Our urologic surgeons use shock waves to break the stones into small pieces. These pieces pass with your urine through a small tube placed in your bladder or kidney. If shock wave treatment isn't successful, you may need surgery to remove the stones.

Ureteroscopy

This minimally invasive procedure removes stones that don't respond to shock wave treatments. Your surgeon inserts a small, laparoscopic tube into the urethra until it encounters the kidney stones. Depending on the size of the kidney stones, they may be removed whole or in smaller pieces.

Ureteroscopies are typically performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Because this procedure doesn't require an incision, recovery is usually quick with little discomfort.

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Have Pre-Surgery Questions?

It's natural to want to learn more about your surgical procedure before you arrive. Your care team will explain what you need to know in the days leading up to surgery. You’ll find answers to some of your questions on our Preparing for Surgery page.

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Safer, Faster Recovery With ERAS

Our surgeons adhere to the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) care pathway.

This means your entire care team follows scientific-based methods before, during and after surgery designed to reduce your pain, reduce your recovery time and enable you to go home faster.

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