Urology is a medical term for the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the male and female urinary tract. A urologist is a physician who studies disorders of the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and male reproductive organs.

The field of urology can be broken down into treatment categories including:

• Endourology – minimally invasive surgical procedures of the urinary tract
• Laparoscopy – robot-assisted surgery of the kidneys, prostate, and ureters as well as other urinary organs
• Urologic oncology – specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of cancers of the bladder, kidneys, prostate, male reproductive organs and ureters.
• Neurourology – focusing on nerves and nerve impulses as well as nervous system function that affects the genital urinary system. Conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, other neuromuscular skeletal disorders, and spinal cord injuries can affect urinary tract function.
• Andrology – a specialty focusing on the male reproductive system and includes infertility, erectile dysfunction and male sexual disorders

Facilities such as Hospital de la Mujer in Mexicali, Baja California and Fortis, located in New Delhi are just two facilities that offer treatment and procedures for urology conditions. Access PlacidWay, an international and growing medical provider for the latest in medical advances and technologies, information and resources for those requiring medical care when traveling abroad, or when looking for educated, experienced and affordable medical care.

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