Patient Care

Clinical Programs

At Yale Urology, our surgeons care for patients with a wide variety of conditions, from the most common to the most complicated urologic problems. We offer our patients comprehensive programs in a broad range of subspecialties including oncology, infertility, pediatrics, neuro-urology and female urology, the management of stone disease and minimally invasive surgery. The department makes substantial contributions to research and education in urology, ensuring that patients have access to cutting-edge methodologies and the latest clinical findings.

Our urologists have developed clinical expertise in one or more sub-specialties to provide comprehensive treatment of the most complex urological problems which can include:

Urologic oncology, including cancer of the bladder, prostate, testis, kidney, and penis
Kidney stone prevention and treatment, including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), nutrition counseling and medical management
Neuro and female urology, providing care for voiding dysfunction, incontinence, female urologic problems, and urinary tract difficulties related to neurologic diseases
Treatment of male infertility, addressed with microsurgical and minimally-invasive techniques for conditions such as varicoceles, obstruction of the vas deferens or epididymis, and dysfunction of sperm maturation

Our urologists use laparoscopic techniques, decreasing the usual lengths of stay associated with traditional surgery.

Fact Sheets

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is highly treatable when it is diagnosed in the early stages. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Urologic Cancers

Cancers of the urinary tract (or urologic cancers) is an umbrella term for cancers of the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles. Learn about symptoms and treatment.

Reconstructive Urethral Surgery

Because men have a much longer urethra than women, it is more common for men to experience urethral damage requiring surgery. The precipitating condition is often stricture, a urinary blockage that occurs when trauma, inflammation or frequent urinary tract infections lead to a narrowing of one portion of the urethra, causing painful and obstructed urination.

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