Division of Urologic Surgery
The Division of Urologic Surgery, part of the Department of Surgery, offers exceptional patient care, research programs, and education and training opportunities.
Urologic Surgery & Minimally Invasive Procedures
Urologic procedures to treat bladder, kidney, prostate issues and more
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Expert, Compassionate Urologic Surgery Care
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) urologists offer many treatment options for conditions affecting the urinary tract. If other, more conservative treatment options are not enough to treat your condition, your care team may recommend a surgical procedure.
Trusted Expertise in Urologic Surgery
We provide comprehensive urologic care for males and females. You can count on the expertise of our fellowship-trained urologic surgeons. Our Division of Urologic Surgery has the most experience in the region in minimally invasive surgery and is one of the nation’s top urology practices.
Our expert surgeons perform minimally invasive and robotic-assisted procedures for even the most complex conditions. The BIDMC Genitourinary Cancer Program offers complete care for genitourinary cancer.
More About Urologic Surgery
Bladder Procedures
We provide advanced treatment for a variety of bladder problems:
- Urinary incontinence in males and females
- Pelvic prolapse in females
- Urethral reconstruction in all genders
- Bladder tumors and cancer
Our specialists offer minimally invasive surgery whenever possible, including the following procedures:
- Bladder cancer treatments, including Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG), and Gemcitabine/Docetaxel instillation
- Bladder removal: robotic radical cystectomy and urinary diversion
- Bladder stone removal
- Botox injection for overactive bladder
- Cystoscopic transurethral resection of the bladder (TURBT) for bladder tumor
- Implantation of artificial urethral sphincter
- In-office cystoscopy: using a camera to examine inside the bladder
- Interstim placement for overactive bladder
- Urethral sling for male and female incontinence
- Ureteral stent placement and removal
Kidney Procedures
We offer advanced surgical procedures for both benign (noncancerous) and malignant (cancerous) problems affecting the kidneys:
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Kidney cancer surgery
- Kidney cyst removal
- Kidney stone treatment
- Percutaneous kidney stone removal (PCNL)
- Ureteroscopy with laser treatment of kidney and ureteral stones
- Flexible ureteroscopy with kidney biopsy
- Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic renal cyst decortication
- Pyeloplasty (blockage removal), including robotic pyeloplasty
- Robotic nephroureterectomy: removal of the kidney and ureter
- Robotic partial nephrectomy
Adrenal Gland Surgery
The adrenal glands are hormone-producing glands located on top of each kidney. We provide robotic and laparoscopic surgical care for benign and malignant adrenal gland tumors.
Prostate Procedures
Our team has advanced expertise in prostate care. We offer the latest procedures and treatments to diagnose and treat prostate conditions, including the following:
- Aquablation
- Focal Therapy for prostate cancer: (HIFU – High Intensity Focused Ultrasound & Prostate Cryotherapy)
- Holmium laser enucleation (HoLEP)
- GreenLight™ laser therapy
- Prostate artery embolization (PAE)
- Prostate biopsy
- Prostatectomy (prostate removal)
- Rezum
- Transrectal ultrasound
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
- Urolift
Penile Surgery
We offer advanced urologic procedures for a variety of penile problems, including penile cancer, Peyronie’s disease and painful erections. Our penile specialists can provide the following:
- Artificial penile prosthesis
- Circumcision
- Penectomy
- Reconstructive procedures
- Removal of penile skin lesions or tumors
Our team also provides male sexual health and fertility care.
Testicular & Scrotal Procedures
We provide testicular and scrotal biopsies and surgical care. Our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive, robot-assisted, and laparoscopic techniques. We offer the following procedures:
- Orchiectomy (testicle removal)
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (laparoscopic and open techniques)
- Sperm retrieval and extraction from the testicles
- Testicular cancer treatment
- Varicocele repair
Gender-Affirming Urologic Surgery
BIDMC provides gender-affirming bottom surgeries including the following procedures:
- Vaginoplasty
- Metoidioplasty
- Phalloplasty
- Testicle removal
