Description
Diagnose and surgically treat benign and malignant disorders of the genitourinary tract and adrenal/renal glands using open, laparoscopic, robotic, and endoscopic techniques, and provide comprehensive perioperative care.
- • Perform open, laparoscopic, and robotic urologic surgeries.
- • Conduct endourologic procedures, including cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP, and PCNL.
- • Treat stone disease with ESWL, ureteroscopy, or percutaneous approaches.
- • Perform oncologic surgeries such as radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and cystectomy.
- • Execute reconstructive procedures, including urethroplasty, pyeloplasty, and urinary diversion.
- • Manage BPH surgically with TURP, laser enucleation, or ablation.
- • Implant penile prostheses, slings, or artificial urinary sphincters.
- • Provide preoperative assessment, informed consent, and postoperative care.
- • Order and interpret PSA, imaging, and urodynamics to guide surgical decisions.
- • Use intraoperative fluoroscopy, ultrasound, electrocautery, and laser safely.
- • Coordinate or perform focal ablative therapies (e.g., cryotherapy, HIFU) and brachytherapy seed placement.
- • Consult with and refer to other specialists when appropriate.
- • Lead and supervise OR teams, residents, and nursing staff.
- • Document histories, operative notes, and outcomes accurately.
- • Teach surgical techniques and protocols to trainees and staff.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
