Advances

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Advances in Urology

Our urology program provides expert care to our patients.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Takes a Multidisciplinary Approach to Address Pelvic Floor Disorders in Women

Weill Cornell Medicine urologist leads creation of the first comprehensive multidisciplinary center for female pelvic health in New York City.

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Investigating Underlying Mechanisms in Bladder Cancer

A Columbia surgeon-scientist/urologic oncologist pursues translational research via patient-derived organoid lines to study the molecular profiles of non-muscle invasive and muscle invasive bladder tumors.

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Bladder Preservation or Radical Cystectomy: Understanding the Options

Columbia urologists investigate if bladder preservation may be appropriate for well-selected patents with high-risk recurrent non-muscle invasive cancer who have previously been treated with intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin.

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Focal Therapy: A Novel Approach for Prostate Cancer Management

A Weill Cornell Medicine specialist in both urology and interventional radiology discusses the potential benefits of MRI-guided focused ultrasound, the latest ablative treatment for patients with intermediate risk prostate cancer.

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Acute Care Urology Service Expedites Treatment, Improves Outcomes

Columbia urologists implement an acute care urology service in the Emergency Department and evaluate its growth and effectiveness over a six-year period in managing patients presenting with nephrolithiasis.

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Chronic Psychological Stress and Lower Urinary Tract Function: Exploring the Link

A Weill Cornell Medicine physician-scientist and renowned urologic surgeon examines how animal models aid in investigating the role of environmental stress in the development of urinary symptoms, voiding dysfunction, and bladder pain.

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Surgical Management for Localized Renal Cancer: A Look at Disparities in Care

Columbia urologic oncology study explores the effect of socioeconomic status on the use of partial or radical nephrectomy for localized renal masses.

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Is it Sepsis? Evaluating Patients with Ureteral Stones in the ED

To improve clinical decision-making, Columbia urologists create a new protocol to identify high risk patients.

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Comprehensive Programs Focus on Male Reproductive Health

Physicians in the Departments of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian offer the most advanced diagnostic technologies and treatment strategies to address male infertility, sexual dysfunction, and low testosterone.

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Prostate Cancer: Perspectives on Therapeutic Advances

With the advent of robotically assisted and minimally invasive surgical practices, along with newer imaging approaches, clinicians at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell are providing care with dramatically transformed treatment options.

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Reconstructive Urology: Helping to Restore Quality of Life

The Division of Reconstructive Urologic Surgery in the Department of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, in collaboration with Gynecologic Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, and Plastic Surgery, addresses the myriad issues related to surgically restoring lower urinary tract and genital form and function.

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A Dedicated Team Focuses on Urinary Disorders

The specialists in the Department of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia bring their combined skills and experience in a range of treatment options for urinary disorders, including voiding dysfunction and urinary tract infection, whilst pursuing clinical research in a number of areas critical to improving treatment outcomes.

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