NewYork-Presbyterian

Advances in Urology

Our urology program provides expert care to our patients.

vector illustration of Immunostaining in human bladder tumor organoids

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.

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.

Images from MRI-guided focal therapy for prostate cancer treatment

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.

3D illustration of kidney stones within kidney

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.

3D illustration of overactive urinary bladder in a female

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.

vector digital illustration of the urinary system with kidneys highlighted

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

image of Obstruction/kidney stone in upper urinary tract

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

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.

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.

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.

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.