Department of Urology -- Treatment for Urological Diseases -- Rush -- Chicago

The Department of Urology at Rush provides the highest quality of care for urological diseases. Physicians in the program are experienced in the latest techniques in the field, including laparoscopic surgery and other minimally invasive techniques that enable patients to return to normal activity much more quickly than with traditional therapies.

In U.S.News & World Report's 2009 issue showcasing "America's Best Hospitals," the Department of Urology at Rush ranked #31 in the country. Rush ranked in nine of 16 categories in 2009. (Learn more.)

The department offers all new urologic technologies. High-tech care includes:

Cryosurgery for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. Rush was among the first U.S. centers to offer this therapy.
Brachytherapy for prostate cancer, both seed implantation and high dose rate administration.
Microwave therapy for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). This minimally invasive procedure can be done in a physician’s office, without general anesthesia or sedation, in approximately one hour. Clinical studies have demonstrated that this treatment offers improved urine flow, excellent symptomatic relief and minimal side effects when compared to traditional surgical treatment.
Laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery.
Endoscopicremoval, laser lithotripsy and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for stone disease.
Robotic surgery including prostatectomy for prostate cancer, partial nephrectomy and ureteropelvic junction pyeloplasty.
A full range of treatments for erectile dysfunction, including prosthetic implant surgery, erectile aids and medical therapy.
Treatment for female urinary dysfunction with the Inter-Stim bladder pacemaker.