Urology

Urology

Introduction

Urology, derived from the Greek words οὖρον (oûron) meaning "urine" and -λογία (-logia) meaning "study of," is a specialized medical and surgical field dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the urinary tracts of both males and females, as well as the reproductive system of males. Urologists, the medical professionals in this field, are extensively trained to address a wide range of urological conditions.

The scope of urology encompasses various organs, including the kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs such as the testes, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis. Due to the interconnected nature of the urinary and reproductive systems, urological disorders often impact both systems, making urology an interdisciplinary specialty.

Urology involves the management of both medical and surgical issues, ranging from urinary tract infections and benign prostatic hyperplasia to surgical interventions for cancers, congenital abnormalities, and stress incontinence. This specialty often collaborates with other medical fields such as oncology, nephrology, gynecology, andrology, pediatric surgery, gastroenterology, and endocrinology.

Services Offered

a) General Urology

- Management of prostatic diseases, including medical and surgical interventions.
- Uro-gynecological services, particularly in female incontinence.
- Expertise in uro-oncology.
- Comprehensive management of stone diseases, including advanced procedures like percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, uretero-renoscopy, and ESWL services.
- Laparoscopic urological procedures.
- Treatment of male infertility and erectile dysfunction.

b) Pediatric Urology

- Collaborative clinics with pediatric nephrologists and neurologists to optimize care for children, especially those with renal and neurological issues.
- Expertise in endoscopic urology and reconstructive surgery for congenital abnormalities and neurogenic bladders.

c) Rehabilitation unit collaboration for managing urological issues in spinal cord injured patients and bladder care.

d) Provision of urodynamic services, including video-urodynamics, for a better understanding and management of urinary incontinence and neurological bladder conditions.

e) Collaboration with the Department of Nephrology to offer transplantation services and support for CAPD and Renal Dialysis programs.

f) Expert consultation services for other departments within Hospital Kuala Lumpur and serving as the national referral center for urology.

g) Outreach urological services to hospitals in Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, and Ipoh through regular visits by urologists.

Contact Information

Tel: 603 - 2615 6231
Fax: 603 - 2615 5911

Email: urologi@hkl.gov.my