Urologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic

Urologic Surgery provides specialized surgical evaluation and treatment for conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs. Surgical care may address diseases of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and other urological structures. The appropriate procedure depends on the diagnosis, severity, anatomy, previous treatment and overall health.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost varies according to the type and complexity of surgery, diagnosis, diagnostic testing, surgical technique, anesthesia, hospitalization, pathology and postoperative follow-up. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is Urologic Surgery?

Urologic surgery involves procedures used to treat selected conditions affecting the urinary tract and male reproductive system.

It may involve:

• Kidneys

• Ureters

• Bladder

• Prostate

• Urethra

• Other urological structures

Who May Need Urologic Surgery?

Surgical evaluation may be appropriate for patients with:

• Urologic cancers

• Kidney stones

• Kidney tumors

• Bladder tumors

• Prostate conditions

• Urinary obstruction

• Complex urinary tract disorders

• Conditions that do not respond adequately to non-surgical treatment

Urologic Surgical Evaluation

Before surgery, specialists may review:

• Medical history

• Symptoms

• Previous treatments

• Laboratory results

• Imaging

• Pathology

• Previous surgical history

• Current medications

Kidney Surgery

Selected kidney conditions may require surgical treatment, including:

• Kidney tumors

• Kidney cancer

• Complex kidney masses

• Selected structural disorders

Depending on the condition, surgery may involve partial or complete removal of the affected kidney.

Kidney Stone Surgery

Selected kidney and ureteral stones may require surgical or minimally invasive treatment.

Procedures may include:

• Ureteroscopy

• Stone removal

• Stone fragmentation

• Other specialized stone procedures

Bladder Surgery

Bladder surgery may be performed for selected conditions including:

• Bladder cancer

• Structural abnormalities

• Urinary obstruction

• Other complex bladder disorders

Prostate Surgery

Surgical treatment may be considered for selected prostate conditions, including:

• Prostate cancer

• Benign prostate enlargement

• Urinary obstruction

• Other prostate disorders requiring surgery

Robotic Urologic Surgery

Selected patients may be evaluated for robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery.

Robotic approaches may be considered for certain urological procedures when clinically appropriate.

Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery

Depending on the condition, minimally invasive techniques may help treat selected urological disorders while limiting the size of surgical incisions.

The appropriate technique depends on the patient's diagnosis and anatomy.

Urologic Cancer Surgery

Surgery may form an important part of treatment for selected:

• Prostate cancers

• Kidney cancers

• Bladder cancers

• Other urologic malignancies

Cancer surgery may be coordinated with oncology, radiology and pathology specialists.

Preoperative Assessment

Before a urologic operation, patients may undergo:

• Blood tests

• Urine testing

• Imaging

• Cardiac or medical evaluation when appropriate

• Anesthesia assessment

• Medication review

Postoperative Care

After surgery, patients may receive monitoring and support for:

• Pain management

• Urinary function

• Wound care

• Medication

• Mobility

• Recovery

• Follow-up

Urologic Surgery Recovery

Recovery depends on the type of operation and individual health.

Patients may receive guidance regarding:

• Physical activity

• Diet and hydration

• Wound care

• Urinary care

• Medication

• Follow-up appointments

Urologic Surgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek a urologic surgery second opinion regarding:

• Need for surgery

• Surgical approach

• Robotic surgery

• Kidney surgery

• Prostate surgery

• Bladder surgery

• Kidney stone procedures

• Cancer surgery

Relevant medical records, imaging and pathology can be reviewed.

International Patient Urologic Surgery

International patients seeking urologic surgery in the United States should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• CT or MRI scans

• Ultrasound reports

• Cystoscopy reports

• Biopsy and pathology results

• PSA results

• Previous surgical reports

• Laboratory results

• Medication history

Complete documentation can help specialists determine an appropriate surgical pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Urologic Surgery

Specialized surgical care may help:

• Treat selected urinary tract conditions

• Manage urologic cancers

• Treat kidney stones

• Address prostate disorders

• Evaluate minimally invasive options

• Consider robotic surgical approaches

• Coordinate multidisciplinary treatment

• Provide specialist surgical second opinions

Why Choose Mayo Clinic for Urologic Surgery?

Mayo Clinic provides specialized urological and multidisciplinary surgical care for complex conditions affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs.

Patients can be evaluated by specialists to determine whether surgical treatment is appropriate and which approach best fits their individual condition.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Urology consultation

• Preoperative testing

• Imaging

• Pathology

• Urologic surgery

• Robotic-assisted surgery when appropriate

• Anesthesia

• Hospitalization

• Postoperative care

• Follow-up

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What conditions can urologic surgery treat?

Urologic surgery may treat selected kidney, bladder, prostate, ureter, urinary tract and urologic cancer conditions.

2. Is robotic surgery available for urological conditions?

Selected patients may be evaluated for robotic-assisted surgery when clinically appropriate.

3. Is urologic surgery always invasive?

Not necessarily. Depending on the condition, minimally invasive or endoscopic procedures may be available.

4. Can I get a urologic surgery second opinion at Mayo Clinic?

Patients may seek specialist review of their diagnosis, imaging, pathology and proposed surgical plan, subject to Mayo Clinic's evaluation and appointment requirements.

5. Can international patients receive urologic surgery at Mayo Clinic?

International patients may request evaluation and treatment subject to Mayo Clinic's international patient processes, medical requirements and appointment availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Urologic Surgery

Hospital: Mayo Clinic

Brand: Mayo Clinic

Country: United States

Specialty: Urology

Service Type: Urologic Surgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and appointment requirements

Location: Rochester, Minnesota, United States