Conditions Treated

Emory urologists are skilled in the diagnosis and surgical and nonsurgical treatment of the various types and levels of severity of urinary and fecal incontinence, bladder fistula, and urethral diverticulum.

As part of the Winship Cancer Institute's multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment, Emory Urology surgeons work with radiologists, pathologists, pharmacists, nutritionists, and advanced practice nurses when treating bladder cancer.

Emory Urology also sponsors a Bladder Cancer Peer Support Group, which is available to patients on the fourth Thursday of every month. In addition to peer support, each meeting features experts speaking on such topics as urostomy care and nutrition. Please see the flyer for more information.

Emory urologists are leading the way in the treatment of kidney cancers, treating the smallest to the most advanced tumors.

Emory's prostate cancer and genitourinary cancer teams include nationally and internationally renowned as well as community-based experts in prostate cancer.

When detected at an early stage, testicular cancer is very treatable, with a cure rate close to 99 percent.

Emory Urology physicians have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of women's urological conditions, including urethral diverticulum, pelvic prolapse, and pelvic floor disorders.

When waiting for a kidney stone to pass is not an option, Emory Urology physicians can perform such procedures as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrostolithotomy, and other interventions.

Urologists at our Men's Health program know that men face a unique set of health issues and specialize in the treatment of conditions such as enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, male factor infertility, vasectomy and reversal services, varicoceles, elevated PSA levels, and Peyronie's disease.