Urología
La urología es la práctica de la medicina que se ocupa de las vías urinarias y del aparato urinario. Pueden surgir problemas a causa de enfermedades o disfunciones del aparato urinario. Los urólogos tratan a hombres y mujeres, pero se especializan en el aparato genital masculino.
Urology specialists in Aventura, Florida
At HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, our urologists provide medical and surgical care to treat urological conditions ranging from urinary incontinence to prostate cancer.
Urologic conditions can affect the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and genitals. As such, these conditions can often produce uncomfortable symptoms. We offer effective treatment options in a patient-centered setting to resolve your symptoms, restore your health and improve your quality of life.
Urologic disorders we treat
Our skilled urological team provides high-quality care for a variety of conditions, including:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Kidney and bladder stones
- Male infertility
- Overactive bladder
- Urinary incontinence
- Urinary tract infection
- Varicocele
Urologic surgeries we offer
Our physicians have expertise in advanced surgical care, including minimally invasive techniques, to provide the most effective treatment for urological conditions.
- Minimally invasive urological surgery, including laparoscopic surgery and microsurgery
- Minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, including Aquablation therapy
- Minimally invasive cancer surgery
- Radical cancer surgery
- Robotic urological and urinary reconstruction procedures, e.g.,
- Bladder fistula surgery - removal of a fistula, an abnormal connection of organs or tissue, to repair the bladder
- Bladder mesh revision - insertion of a small piece of mesh material under the urethra to resolve urine leakage
- Partial nephrectomy - removal of a tumor on the kidney while sparing the kidney itself; also called nephron-sparing surgery
- Pyeloplasty - reconstruction of a part of the kidney called the renal pelvis, which is performed to drain and reduce pressure on the kidney
- Radical nephrectomy - removal of the entire kidney, as well as tissue surrounding the kidney
- Radical prostatectomy - full removal of the prostate and, oftentimes, the surrounding lymph nodes and vesicles
- Simple prostatectomy - removal of the inside part of the prostate gland, usually to treat an enlarged prostate gland
- Ureteral reimplantation - repair of the tubes that connect the bladder to the kidneys
Minimally invasive surgical treatment for enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia
We offer a new type of surgical treatment for men with an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This advanced, minimally invasive treatment helps men get their life back and feel like themselves again. Choosing a treatment option can be overwhelming, as it often forces men to compromise in some way, whether it be with sexual function or incontinence.
The surgical option at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is a one-of-a-kind procedure aiming to minimize this compromise.
How does it work?
Using the power of water, this procedure offers robotic precision to provide long-lasting BPH relief. It is consistent, predictable and provides long-term relief, no matter how large the prostate.
The robotic procedure integrates ultrasound imaging with the standard camera, giving our surgeons the ability to see the entire prostate in real-time. Our surgeons then map which parts of the prostate they want to remove and which parts they want to avoid.
Specifically, this mapping enables our surgeons to avoid removing the parts of the prostate causing irreversible complications with sexual function and incontinence.
Once our surgeons have created a surgical map, a robotically controlled, heat-free waterjet removes the prostate tissue that was outlined on the map. This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue.
During the procedure, prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed. No incision is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. The procedure typically takes less than an hour and involves an overnight stay.
Is this treatment right for you?
Here are a few reasons this surgical procedure may be right for you:
- It is the only procedure giving surgeons the ability to view the entire prostate so they can create a map avoiding the parts of the prostate causing irreversible complications.
- It is the only procedure using a heat-free waterjet to remove prostate tissue.
- This innovative technology removes prostate tissue with a robotically-controlled waterjet which minimizes human error and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely.
Make sure to discuss this surgical option with our surgeons to see if you’re a candidate.