Urology

Compassionate urology care close to home

What is urology care?

Urology care focuses on the urinary system (bladder, kidneys, ureters and urethra) in men and women and the reproductive system in men. Your urinary system removes waste and excess water from your blood. If any part of your urinary system isn’t working properly, you may experience symptoms like difficult or painful urination, an overactive bladder, kidney stones or others. These issues can cause discomfort and stress, but finding an experienced urologist closest to you can offer relief and expert care.

Mount Nittany Health’s team of urologists provides comprehensive care for a full range of urological conditions — from urinary tract infections (UTIs) and incontinence to male infertility and prostate cancer. Urology treatment options range from medication to surgery for certain conditions. If you do require urology surgery, our team uses the latest minimally invasive technologies to help you heal faster and return to your daily life.

Urologic conditions we treat

At Mount Nittany Health, we diagnose and treat both simple and complex urologic conditions, including:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, or enlarged prostate)
• Cancers of the penis, bladder, kidney, prostate and testicles
• Erectile dysfunction
• Foreskin issues (circumcision)
• Genitourinary trauma
• Incontinence
• Interstitial cystitis (also known as “painful bladder syndrome”)
• Kidney stones
• Male infertility
• Male reproductive system conditions/unwanted fertility (vasectomy)
• Overactive bladder
• Pelvic floor disorders
• Peyronie’s disease (abnormal scar tissue inside the penis)
• Scrotal swelling (hydrocele/spermatocele/varicocele)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

Finding a trusted urologist closest to you can help manage these conditions effectively and with compassionate care.

Urology locations in Central PA

Mount Nittany Health’s urology department has several locations to make your care more convenient, including our new office at Mount Nittany Health Toftrees in State College.

Urology treatment options

Treatment for urologic conditions may include medication, physical therapy and non-invasive procedures. Surgery isn’t always required to treat a urologic condition, but if it is, our urologists offer minimally invasive urology treatments using the da Vinci robotic surgical system. This robotic-assisted surgery gives your surgeon precise control during the procedure, leading to better outcomes and faster healing.

Some of the urology treatments we offer include:

• Cystoscopy: An in-office urology procedure that examines the bladder’s interior, in which a tissue biopsy is performed if necessary.
• Laparoscopic nephrectomy: A minimally invasive surgery for removal of a kidney.
• Lithotripsy: A minimally invasive procedure that breaks up kidney stones using shockwaves, which allows them to pass through the ureter more easily.
• Robotic prostatectomy: A minimally invasive surgery to remove the prostate and surrounding tissues.
• Transurethral resection: A procedure to increase urine flow by removing excess prostate tissue that’s causing a blockage.
• Ultrasound and biopsy procedures: Minimally invasive procedures that use imaging tools to diagnose urological issues.

Urology care at Mount Nittany Health

When it comes to treating your urological condition, you want a team you can trust. Our urology team consists of surgeons and specialists offering comprehensive, compassionate urology care. What makes us different?

• Minimally invasive treatment options: Our urology team is trained in the latest minimally invasive techniques, including da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery. This type of surgical procedure requires a smaller incision, which means a less painful and faster recovery.
• Collaborative care: Depending on your condition, your urologist will coordinate with other providers that may include advanced practitioners, interventional radiologists, pathologists and oncologists to ensure you receive the most comprehensive care.
• Specialized urology care for women: We also offer urology care tailored to women’s needs, such as pelvic reconstructive surgery and prolapse repair.
• Care close to home: With four urology locations across Central Pennsylvania, you don’t have to travel far to get the care you need.