Urologic diseases affect more than 20 million people in the United States and this number is expected to increase as the population ages. At Yale New Haven, our urologists are grounded in research and education, and they bring world-class knowledge to their care of patients.
YNHH urologists offer patients expertise in a broad range of subspecialties — oncology, infertility, pediatrics, neuro-urology as well as female urology, the management of stone disease and minimally invasive surgery.
The department makes substantial contributions to research and education in urology, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge methodologies and the latest clinical findings. Among other achievements, the department is home to the first Merit Award ever given by the National Institutes of Health to an urologist.
Our urologic services for men go beyond fertility and sexual dysfunction problems and cover a range of treatments for men at every stage of your life. We offer a free prostate cancer screening annually, often in association with September for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Check the online Calendar for scheduling.
Our men’s health program offers treatment for:
Urologic Oncology: cancers of the kidneys, bladder, prostate, testis and penis
Kidney Stone Disease: prevention, medical and surgical treatment including lithotripsy (a treatment that breaks up stones into fragments); nutritional counseling
Urinary Dysfunction: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (or BPH, enlargement of the prostate that may cause frequent urination); urinary incontinence (leakage of urine); urethral stricture (scar tissue causing urethral narrowing that can make it difficult to urinate)
There are many ways we treat BPH, including:
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP): This procedure involves two thin tubes, known as endoscopes, being inserted through the urethra allowing the surgeon to pass through the tools needed for surgery, resulting in no skin incisions. A holmium laser is sent through one of the two endoscopes to remove the excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow, improving a patient’s ability to urinate. HoLEP treats enlarged prostates of any size that cause urinary symptoms. Most patients go home on the same day. Learn more about HoLEP
Prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) with beads: This procedure, performed by an interventional radiologist using mild sedation, involves inserting microscopic beads, also known as embolic agents, into the arteries that supply the prostate gland. The beads, which patients can feel, travel to the prostatic arteries blocking blood flow to the swollen prostate. This allows the prostate gland to shrink over time and improves symptoms, including a weakened urine stream, frequent urination and not completely emptying the bladder. Learn more about interventional radiology
Genital Reconstruction: Circumcision and revision; hypospadias repair; penile reconstruction; scrotal reconstruction; repair of genital lymphedema (lymph fluid swelling of the penis and scrotum); repair of buried penis (concealment of the penis from overlying tissue)
Male Infertility: Medical and microsurgical treatment; varicocele (enlargement of veins in the scrotum); vasectomy or vasectomy reversal; other conditions of the epididymis and testis
Yale New Haven Health offers the revolutionary "smart" Artemis prostate biopsy which combines high-resolution ultrasound with 3D MRI imaging allowing physicians and diagnostic radiologists to evaluate and diagnose prostate problems with a more precise biopsy.
We also offer MRI-guided prostate ablation for low to intermediate risk of prostate cancer called Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA). This procedure uses real-time MRI to deliver precise doses of ultrasound waves through the urethra to destroy diseased prostate tissue while protecting healthy tissue surrounding the cancerous cells.
Urology and Women's Health
Urine leakage and other bladder control issues are common in women, especially those who have had children. But whether it’s from childbirth, menopause or simply the effects of aging, pelvic floor disorders can lead to sometimes embarrassing conditions that can interfere with everyday activities and cause physical and emotional distress.
At Yale New Haven Hospital, expert urologists in female pelvic disorders and urogynecology offer a number of treatments that can help you get back to your active lifestyle. These include treatment for:
Pelvic organ prolapse, which occurs when the organs of the pelvis fall out of place because supporting tissue is weakened causing a feeling of heaviness or a bulging.
Stress incontinence from weakened muscles (leakage from a cough, sneeze or activity), or overactive bladder (urgency).
Urologic oncology covering cancer of the bladder, cervix, kidneys or uterus.
Kidney stone prevention and treatment, including medical and surgical management, nutrition counseling and lithotripsy, a shock wave treatment to break up stones into fragments.
Neuro-urology and female urology that covers care for voiding dysfunction and urinary tract conditions such as infections (UTIs).
Yale New Haven Hospital: A Destination for Exceptional Urologic Care
Yale New Haven Hospital has been named as one of the top hospitals in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Hospitals" rankings.
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