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Urology is the field of medicine that focuses on the urinary tracts of males and females, and on the reproductive system of males. In men, the urinary system overlaps with the reproductive system, and in women the urinary tract opens into the vulva. In both sexes, the urinary and reproductive tracts are close together, and disorders of one often affect the other. The organs covered by urology include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs (testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate and penis).
The discipline combines management of medical (i.e., non-surgical) problems such as urinary infections, and surgical problems such as the correction of congenital abnormalities and the surgical management of cancers. Such abnormalities within the genital region are called genitourinary disorders.
Urologists are also involved in the assessment and treatment of incontinence. Urodynamics is the study of the pressure within the urinary system and urologists often use diagnostic techniques such as flow cystometry or ambulatory urodynamic profiles to determine the best method of treatment for the patient. This could include medical prescription (e.g. oxybutynin or multiple alpha-blockers) or surgical intervention (e.g. urethral suspension/slings).
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Urologic Diseases - Provides an A-Z list of conditions by the NIDDK.
American Foundation for Urologic Disease - Non-profit corporation for the prevention and cure of urologic disease, through the expansion of patient education, public awareness, research and advocacy. Includes prostate, kidney, impotence, bladder, infertility, and pediatric urology.
American Urological Association - Strives to promote the highest standards of urological clinical care through education, research and in the formulation of health care policy.
Bard Urological - Provider of products, services, education for the surgical treatment of prostate cancer, conditions of the urinary tract, female incontinence, and pelvic prolapse.
Meta Description: [ Resources and Information on Endourology, Continence, Pelvic Floor Reconstruction, and Prostrate Cancer for physicians and patients. ]
Laparoscopy and Urology. - Deals with almost every aspect, all under one roof. A section for surgeons and lay persons.
Medicine Net: Focus on Urological Disorders - Offers medical information, doctor produced, written for patients experiencing disorders such as urinary tract infections, and overactive bladder. Includes procedures, tests, and medications.
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OHSU Health -- Urology - Overview, symptom and treatment information about urology health topics from Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Meta Description: [ Detailed information on urology, the branch of medicine concerned with the urinary tract in both genders, and with the genital tract or reproductive system in the male ]
Urinary Problems in Women - FAQs about voiding pain and difficulties, blood in urine, frequent urinary tract infections, nighttime urinary urgency and incontinence and the influence of fibroids and endometriosis on urinary function.
Meta Description: [ Answers and articles about female urinary problems including UTIs, urethral syndrome, urinary incontinence and leakage, frequency and avoiding pain without leakage, and urinary difficulties after surgery. ]
UROlog - Provides urological information for urologists, general practitioners, and non-professionals. By Abbott Laboratories.
Meta Description: [ UROlog - The Urology Website ]
Urology Health - The American Urological Association's online patient information resource written and reviewed by urology experts.
Meta Description: [ UrologyHealth.org - the American Urological Association's online patient information resource. UrologyHealth.org was written and reviewed by urology experts in partnership with the American Foundation for Urologic Disease. Visitors can search by choosing from adult or pediatric conditions, or by ... ]
