Urology
Urology
In addition to general urology (prostate, kidneys, bladder, lithiasis, genital and urinary infection, andrology), the department's activities include urological oncology, neuro-urology and urinary incontinence, and renal failure surgery: kidney transplantation, peritoneal dialysis catheter.
surgery Robotic and laser plays an important role in the department's activity.
In addition to general urology (prostate, kidneys, bladder, lithiasis, genital and urinary infection, andrology), the department's activities include urological oncology, neuro-urology and urinary incontinence, and renal failure surgery: kidney transplantation, peritoneal dialysis catheter.
surgery Robotic and laser plays an important role in the department's activity.
Consultations & Team
Service composition
- 1 University Professor · Hospital Practitioner
- 6 Hospital Practitioners
- 1 University Clinical Head · Hospital Assistants
- 1 Hospital Specialist Assistants
- 1 Doctor Junior
- 1 clinical psychologist
- 1 healthcare manager
Pathologies
Urological oncology
The department treats all urogenital cancers, including cancers of the kidney, upper urinary tract, bladder, prostate, testicles, retroperitoneal tumors, and adrenal glands. It provides diagnosis and surgical treatment, either laparoscopic or conventional, depending on the case.
The cases are discussed in a multidisciplinary consultation meeting with the team from the François Baclesse Centre, where urological surgery is not covered but where chemotherapy, when necessary, is covered.
Neuro-urology
Neuro-urology is the management of all urinary and sexual symptoms related to a neurological disease (multiple sclerosis, paraplegia, etc.) or without a clearly recognized cause.
Explorations (urodynamic assessment, endoscopies), treatments (drugs, sacral neuromodulation, botulinum toxin, or even major surgery to protect the urinary system) are a recognized activity of the department.
Incontinence, genitourinary prolapse
This approach is carried out from symptom to treatment, often on an outpatient basis.
We treat all types of incontinence, male and female. We have at our disposal all diagnostic and treatment techniques, from minimally invasive treatments (slings) to more specialized ones (sacral neuromodulation, botulinum toxin, artificial sphincter).
All cases are discussed before surgery in a Multidisciplinary Consultation Meeting (RCP).
Surgery for Chronic Kidney Failure
Through nephrologists, we provide kidney transplants (deceased donor or living related donor), organ harvesting surgery and peritoneal access surgery for dialysis.
Prostate adenoma
This common condition may require drug treatment or more aggressive treatment (endoscopic resection of the prostate, radiofrequency and soon laser which can then be performed on an outpatient basis).
Prostate cancer
Urologists are responsible for ensuring the early diagnosis of this common disease, which is detected by PSA testing and digital rectal examination and confirmed by prostate biopsies performed by the urologist on an outpatient basis.
Depending on the potential severity of the disease, treatments can range from simple monitoring to surgery (laparoscopic or conventional). We are an expert center for the Ablatherm treatment technique. Radiotherapy, when offered (brachytherapy with seeds, conformal radiotherapy), is performed at the François Baclesse Center, as are certain chemotherapies.
Kidney tumors
Kidney tumors, whether benign or, more often, malignant, usually require surgical treatment, necessitating partial or total removal of the diseased kidney, either by laparoscopy or conventional surgery.
In more severe stages, the use of modern drug treatments (anti-angiogenic) is ensured by the team at the François Baclesse Centre.
Bladder tumors
Most often revealed by red urine (hematuria), they are initially treated through natural means; fortunately, surgical removal of the bladder is less frequent.
Urinary stones
Most often revealed by renal colic-type pain, urological treatment may prove necessary, whether urgently or at a later date.
The use of extracorporeal lithotripsy is becoming less and less frequent since we have at our disposal a laser and miniaturized equipment allowing us to retrieve and destroy stones, whether they are in the kidney or the ureter.
For larger kidney stones, we use percutaneous surgery, entering the kidney through a small incision in the skin. Conventional open surgery is rarely necessary.
Erectile dysfunction
The urology department handles the investigation and treatment of erectile dysfunction, regardless of its origin.
Côte de Nacre Hospital
Urology
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Urology Côte de Nacre Hospital | Level : 8 | GPS access: Main |  |
