Urology
- Home
- Urology
What Is Urology?
Urology is the medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions affecting the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
This includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate, urethra, and male genital organs.
Urologists at Grossmont Endoscopy Institute treat both common and complex urologic conditions — ranging from infections to cancers — using advanced and minimally invasive techniques to restore health and improve quality of life.
Symptoms of Urologic Problems
Board-certified urologists at Grossmont Endoscopy Institute are skilled in identifying early signs and symptoms of urinary and reproductive disorders, including:
- Painful or frequent urination
- Blood in urine (hematuria)
- Difficulty urinating or weak urine stream
- Kidney or bladder stones
- Incontinence (loss of bladder control)
- Pelvic pain
- Erectile dysfunction
- Infertility in men
- Enlarged prostate (BPH)
- Lower back or side pain related to kidneys
Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment.
Your urologist will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms, and perform a physical examination.
Depending on your condition, diagnostic testing may include:
- Urine tests to detect infection or blood
- Blood tests to evaluate kidney function or prostate health
- Ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans to visualize kidneys, bladder, or prostate
- Cystoscopy – using a small camera to examine the bladder and urethra
- Urodynamic testing to measure bladder and urinary flow function
- Biopsies to detect cancer or abnormal growths
Treatment
Our urology team provides a comprehensive range of advanced medical and surgical treatments designed to restore urinary and reproductive health. These include:
- Medications for infections, prostate issues, or erectile dysfunction
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) to break kidney stones
- Minimally invasive surgery for kidney and bladder stones
- Prostate surgery (TURP, laser therapy)
- Treatment for urinary incontinence
- Vasectomy and vasectomy reversal
- Surgery for male infertility
- Bladder and kidney cancer surgery
- Robotic and laparoscopic urologic surgery
Common Conditions We Treat
Our specialists diagnose and treat a broad spectrum of urologic conditions affecting both men and women, including:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Kidney and bladder stones
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
- Prostate, bladder, and kidney cancer
- Erectile dysfunction (ED)
- Male infertility
- Urinary incontinence
- Pediatric urologic disorders (bedwetting, congenital issues)
- Hematuria (blood in urine)
Related Services
We work closely with other medical specialties to provide complete and coordinated care, including:
- Nephrology (Kidney Medicine)
- Oncology (Cancer Care)
- Male Reproductive Health
- Pediatric Urology
- Minimally Invasive & Robotic Urologic Surgery
- Sexual Health & Counseling