Introduction
Urology is a medical field that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the urninary system, which involves the formation and elimination of urine in both men and women, as well as the male reproductive system. It combines surgical and medical treatments. This specialty covers the urinary organs common to both men and women, such as the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, bladder and urethra, as well as male reporductive organs, including the prostate, tests, epididymis, seminal vesicles and penis. The urinary and reproductive systems are closely interconnected and the conditions affecting these systems fall within the domain of urology.
Also, it is a field that is constantly evolving with advanced technology, introducing new diagnostic and treamtnet methods. It encompasses a range of subspecialties, including urologic oncology (prostate cancer, kidneycancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer), prostate disorders, urnary incontinence, urinary stones and infections., kideny transplantation, andrology (sexual dysfunction, male infertility), pediatric urology and female urology. (female urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction and pelvic organ prolapse)
Inha University Hospital's Department of Urology is equipped with advanced technology and equipment, including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripters, laparoscopic surgical instruments, endoscopic tools (for the bladder, ureters and kidneys), microsurgical microscopes, transrectal ultrasound devices, video urodynamics systems and high-output laser devices. The department performs a wide range of surgeries, from extensive radical procedures to minimally invasive endoscopic and microsurgical techniques. Recently it has extensively utilized the da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system, a cutting-edge medical technology, for the treatment of urologic tumors (prostate cancer, kdney cancer, bladder cancer) and other urologic conditions. With these advancements, the specialized mdical team at Inha University Hospital's Department of Urology is dedicated to provide the highest level of care and optimal conditions for patients.
Urology Clinics
· Men's Symptom Clinic
· Bladder Function Test Clinic
· Pediatric Penile Clinic
· Chronic Cystitis Clinic for Women
· Prostate Clinic