Urology is a medical field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of the urinary tract, responsible for the formation and excretion of urine in both males and females, as well as the male reproductive system. It deals with the organs of the urinary tract, such as the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder, and urethra, common to both genders, and also includes the male reproductive organs like the prostate, tests, epididymis, seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and penis. Urology encompasses conditions arising from both the urinary and reproductive systems, and the specialty deals with various diseases in these areas.
With the advancement of cutting-edge technologies, urology continually incorporates new diagnostic and treatment methods. Specialized fields within urology include urological oncology(prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, etc.), prostate disorders, voiding dysfunction, urolithiasis, urinary tract infections, kidney transplantation, male sexual dysfunction, male infertility, pediatric urology, female urology (urinary incontinence, female sexual dysfunction, uterine prolapse), and many more.
Inha University Hospital's Department of Urology is equipped with stat-of-the-are equipment and technologies, such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopic surgical instruments, endoscopes for the bladder, ureter, and kidney, microsurgical microscopes, transrectal ultrasound machines, video urodynamics testing equipment, and advanced high-power laser devices. The department performs a wide range of surgeries, from extensive open surgeries to minimally invasive endoscopic and microsurgical procedures. Notably, the department extensively utilizes the Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system, a core component of advanced medicine, for the treatment of urological tumors (prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer), and other urological conditions.
Based on this foundation, the expert medical staff of Inha University Hospital's Urology Department is dedicated to providing the highest lever of care and optimal conditions for patients.