
Urology-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center diagnoses and treats conditions of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract in men and women, and all organs of the male reproductive system. Urologic diseases and disorders include:
Abnormalities of urologic organs
Cancers of the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, testicles, and urethra
Infections of the bladder, kidney or urinary tract
Kidney stones
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Male infertility
Male or female incontinence
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Prostate problems, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis or enlarged prostate
Sexually transmitted diseases
Because the male urinary and reproductive systems overlap, and the female urinary system is very close to the female reproductive system, disorders in one system often affect the other. Treatments for urologic conditions range from medicine to surgery.
Diagnostic procedures
CT scan – Computed tomography produces 3-D X-ray images of organs to determine abnormalities.
Needle biopsy – Guided by an ultrasound image, a urologist uses a device to insert a series of small needles into the prostate gland to take samples for laboratory examination. A local anesthetic is used.
Cystoscopy – To diagnose conditions in the lower urinary tract, a urologist inserts a cystoscope - a thin tube with a light and a tiny camera on the end - into a patient's urethra to visually examine the urethra, bladder or, in men, prostate.
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) – Male patients age 65 and older usually are screened for PSA, a protein produced in the prostate. This test determines how much of it is in the blood. A high PSA may indicate cancer.
Flow test – A patient urinates into a machine that measures how fast the urine comes out. A slow flow rate may indicate an obstruction. A painless ultrasound examination determines if the bladder emptied completely.
Urodynamics – A series of tests that assesses how the bladder is working
Treatment procedures
Treatment procedures are performed at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center unless noted otherwise. Treatments performed by our urologists include:
If you make your appointment ahead of time, you will receive forms by mail. Fill them out and bring them with you. If you make a same-day appointment, please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the forms.
Bring a list of medicines you are taking and the dosages. Make sure you include:
Aspirin, Tylenol or other pain relievers
Over-the-counter medicines, including cold remedies you are taking for a short time
Prescription medicines
Vitamins, herbal supplements or other health pills
Update your medicine list every time there is a change and give a copy to each clinic you visit.
A urologist likely will review your medical history and your list of medicines while discussing your concerns. If you have records from another urologist, your provider may review those with you. There may be a physical examination to learn more about your health.