Over 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year—this makes it the most common internal cancer among males. Prostate cancer is very common in men over 50 and is the second-leading cause of death among men in the U.S. When detected in the early stages, though, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a very common condition caused by the enlargement of the prostate. It affects over fifty percent of men over 50 and 90 percent of men older than 80.

Urologists treat and manage a wide range of conditions, including:

Urologists perform a wide range of medical procedures, but the most common procedures include:

• Cystoscopy (visual scope inspection of the urethra) and bladder/prostate (in men)
• Treatments for BPH
• Removal of kidney or prostate due to cancer
• Removal of kidney stones
• Anti-incontinence surgeries

If you have a urologic condition, you may be anxious about surgery and how it may affect bladder control. At Dignity Health, our surgery centers use the da Vinci® Surgical System whenever possible. It's a minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgery that allows your surgeon to operate with extreme precision and control. It's ideal for delicate urologic surgeries, such as robotic prostatectomies. Learn More

If you're a male patient with a urologic condition you may be anxious about treatment. Some men worry about how their treatment may affect bladder control or sexual function. At Dignity Health, our team of urologists uses the latest technology available to treat the most common as well as complex urological conditions in men.

For personalized help finding the right specialist for you, please call our Physician Referral Line at (888) 800-7688 or (888) 800-7688, or use our online physician directory.