Urological treatment at The Christ Hospital
Urology experts at The Christ Hospital are here to help you address a variety of conditions that keep you from feeling your best. Our urologists provide integrated and advanced treatment options, from medication management to in-office prostate and urologic cancer procedures, less invasive robotic-assisted surgical options and more.
Treatment procedures include:
Cystoscopy - a test that lets the healthcare provider view the urinary tract using a small camera. This area includes the bladder, the urethra, and the openings to the ureters.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)—minimally-invasive kidney stone removal procedure.
ESWL shock wave (treatment for kidney stones) - this treatment uses a machine to send shock waves directly to the kidney stone. This breaks a large stone into smaller stones that will pass through the urinary tract. There are 2 types of shock wave machines. In one, you sit in a tub of water. In the other, you lie on a table.
Penile prosthesis—device to aid men with erectile dysfunction. Most common type of penile prosthesis include bendable rods implanted in the erection chamber.
Prostate biopsy - prostate gland tissue is taken out with a biopsy needle or it is taken out during surgery. The tissue is checked to see if there are cancer or other abnormal cells in the prostate gland.
Robotic Surgery
UroLIFT—an in-office procedure that places a UroLIFT implant into the enlarged prostate to help relieve BPH symptoms.
Vasectomy—in-office procedure that blocks the sperm leaving the vas deferens, keeping it from the semen. Vasectomies are commonly used as a form of birth control.
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)—surgery that uses a resectoscope (surgical instrument with visibility) to remove the inside part of the prostate.
MRI-Fusion prostate biopsies
Transperineal prostate biopsies
Artificial urinary sphincter
Many of our treatment procedures are available at our six urology locations. Robotic-assisted surgery is available at Liberty Township and the Mt. Auburn campus.
Robotic-assisted urologic surgery
The Christ Hospital offers robotic-assisted surgery for prostate and urologic cancer treatments and reconstruction. From cancer biopsies to laparoscopic prostatectomies (prostate removal), our expert surgical team is here every step of the way.
Robotic-assisted surgeries offer a number of benefits to our patients, including faster procedure time, more precise operating, minimally invasive and a quicker recovery. The experts at our Mt. Auburn location are the first in the Greater Cincinnati region to use the Da Vinci Single Port (SP) robotic surgical system, marking a groundbreaking advancement in minimally invasive surgery for Urology. The system is uniquely designed for a single-incision with unparalleled precision, for better patient outcomes, reduced hospital stays, and faster recovery times.
In addition to robotic-assisted surgery treatment options for prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers, robotic procedures available at our Liberty Township and Mt. Auburn campus include:
Radical prostatectomy - for prostate cancer
Radical cystectomy - for bladder cancer
Partial or total nephrectomy - for kidney cancer and renal masses
Adrenalectomy - for adrenal masses
Pyeloplasty - for blockage coming out of the kidney
Pyeloplasty—minimally-invasive surgery used to relieve a ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction.
Ureteral reimplantation—surgical correction surgery that changes the location of the tube that connects the bladder to the kidneys.
Prostate Cancer Collaborative
When you or a loved one are diagnosed with prostate cancer, you have access to a specialized team of experts to develop your care plan. We offer the Prostate Cancer Collaborative to all patients with localized or advanced prostate cancer as an opportunity to meet in one setting with a urologist, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist. This team was formed to stay on top of national guidelines and developments in prostate and urologic cancer screening, testing and diagnosis.
During your appointment, our integrated team of care specialists will review your diagnosis and treatment options. Together, you’ll evaluate options and create a care plan that best fits with your treatment goals.
Pelvic Floor Center
We work closely with The Pelvic Floor Center at The Christ Hospital. This is a unique, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders in women. Our team works with you to get you back to your active life.