Our urology department has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, endourology, and urological cancers. We aim to improve patient outcomes and experiences with compassionate care and by using state of the art surgical technologies.
Endourology
Kidney stone disease is one of the common conditions affecting people of all ages. We offer patients with stone disease endoscopic treatments such as semi-rigid ureteroscopy and digital video flexible ureterorenoscopy, antegrade & retrograde percutaneous nephrolithotripsy (PNL) for treatment of large kidney stones.
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy
The division of urology at St. Joseph Health Center, Toronto has established itself as a pioneer in laparoscopic surgery in this area. Wide arrays of laparoscopic procedures are offered to patients which include:
Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
Laparoscopic Partial & Radical Nephrectomy, Adrenalectomy
Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty
Urologic Cancers
Uro-oncology deals with cancers of the urinary system and male reproduction system. These include cancers of kidney, adrenal gland, ureter, bladder, prostate, urethra, penis and testis. Our centre offers comprehensive medical and surgical management of these cancers.
All Cancer cases are reviewed by a multidisciplinary oncology team that involves urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists.
URINARY INCONTINENCE
Urinary incontinence is loss of bladder control. Symptoms can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. It can happen to anyone, but it becomes more common with age.
Treatment depends on the type of urinary incontinence and what best fits the patient’s lifestyle. It may include simple exercises, medicines, or surgery. We workup patients with urinary incontinence to identify the type of urinary incontinence affecting them (Urge Urinary incontinence, or Stress Urinary incontinence). We offer patients with stress urinary incontinence mid urethral slings (TVT, TOT).
BPH
Patients with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy causing bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms are appropriately assessed and if indicated treated with medications. Patients who need surgical intervention are generally treated by endoscopic means through a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), we offer Greenlight Laser surgery.