Specialized Procedures

The following specialized treatments are among those performed by the doctors of Commonwealth Urology. Please call regarding information about specific procedures.

• EXMI therapy
• Robotic surgery
• Transperineal seed implantation
• Thermotherapy
• Vasectomy reversal

Routine Procedures

• Cryosurgery - A treatment for prostate cancer involving the insertion of tiny, cooling probes into the prostate.
• Cystoscopy - A flexible scope is inserted into the urethra and then into the bladder to determine abnormalities in the bladder and lower urinary tract.
• IVP - A diagnostic test for kidney stones in which a series of x-rays is taken to track a dye in the kidneys and ureters.
• KUB - An x-ray of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
• Prostate biopsy - A small number of cells from a tumor on the prostate to tested to determine the type of cancer, its location, and development.
• Ultrasound - The use of high-frequency sound waves to produce an image of internal organs.
  Urinalysis - A group of physical and chemical tests done on a sample of urine to check for various disorders, including those of the kidneys and urinary tract.

  Urine culture - A test to determine if and what variety of bacteria are growing in the urinary track.

  Urodynamic testing - Tests to determine the level of functionality of the bladder and urethra.

  Vasectomy - The ends of the vas deferens are severed to prevent the flow of sperm through the vas deferens.

Urologic Conditions

• Adrenal cancer
• Anatomy (genito-urinary)
• Bladder cancer
• Bladder control problems/overactive bladder
• BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)/enlarged prostate
• Circumcision
• Cystoscopy
• Emergencies (urological)
• Epididymitis/orchitis
• Erectile dysfunction/impotence
• Female sexual dysfunction
• Hematuria (blood in urine)
• HIV & AIDS
• Hydrocele
• Interstitial cystitis
• Kegel exercises
• Kidney cancer
• Kidney infection
• Kidney stones
• Male infertility
• Pediatric urology
• Peyronie's disease
• Premature ejaculation
• Prostate cancer
• Prostate ultrasound and biopsy
• Prostatitis
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Testicular cancer
• Testicular pain/scrotal pain
• Testicular self-exam
• Testosterone deficiency
• Upper tract tumors
• Urethral cancer
• Urinalysis
• Urinary incontinence
• Urinary tract infection
• Vaginal prolapse
• Varicocele
• Vasectomy
• Vasectomy reversal