Urology

St. Peter’s Health Partners provide a full spectrum of urological services covering kidney, bladder, and prostate conditions, as well as men’s health and fertility, and female pelvic health. Whether it’s a serious diagnosis like cancer, or a pesky but painful stone, we offer up-to-the-minute, minimally invasive treatments and surgeries which result in less scarring and fewer complications.

UTI Clinic (Same-Day/Next-Day Appointments)

Capital Region Urology now has a nurse practitioner at several practice locations dedicated to treating urinary tract infection (UTI) symptoms and will be seeing established patients ages 16+ virtually through a MyChart or Epic video visit, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

These visits will be scheduled for the same day if you can call before 3:45 p.m. If you call after that time, the front desk staff will book your appointment for the next day. The UTI Clinic is not available after 5 p.m. on Fridays or weekends. Patients are to go to urgent care during these times.    

PLEASE NOTE:  New patients will need to be seen in person with a provider referral and any past labs to become established with the practice before they can access these virtual appointments. 

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Female Pelvic Health

Almost every woman experiences some type of pelvic health issue over the course of her lifetime. For some, it may be pelvic pain or discomfort. For others, it may be heavy bleeding or urinary incontinence. Pelvic health issues can be embarrassing and even debilitating. Our experienced team takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating pelvic floor disorders – with a special focus on helping our patients return to their active lifestyles. 
Common Pelvic Health Conditions Treated

• Urinary Incontinence
• Overactive Bladder
• Chronic Cystitis
• Adult Voiding Disorders
• Bladder Pain and Interstitial Cystitis
• Bowel Dysfunction
• Prolapse
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Voiding Dysfunction
• Chronic Pelvic Pain

Pelvic Health Treatments Offered

• Biofeedback and electrical stimulation therapy
• Education on pelvic floor exercises and dietary issues
• Surgical and non-surgical options
• Vaginal and robotic surgical repair
• Urodynamics studies
• Medical management
• InterStim therapy
• Botox
• Anorectal manometry

Genitourinary Cancer

Genitourinary cancer refers to cancer of the urinary tract and genital region. At St. Peter's, we take pride in offering a treatment approach that is patient-centered and supported by a multidisciplinary team for treatment planning. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, nurses, therapists, physicists, dosimetrists, administrators, and support staff work together every day to meet the needs of our patients and their families. Here, genitourinary care is led by highly trained, expert urologists who provide patients with the most advanced treatment options available.

Genitourinary Cancers Treated

• Adrenal cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Genitourinary sarcoma
• Kidney cancer
• Penile cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Urethral cancer

Leading-Edge Treatments

• Da Vinci® XI Surgical System
• Neobladder creation and reconstructive surgery
• XOFIGO® injection for advanced prostate cancer

Men's Health

We also focus on advancing men's health issues by offering the latest in diagnostic technology for men suffering from prostate and male genital disorders. We are dedicated to providing our patients with the most prompt and individualized care. Our physicians work closely with patients to develop a treatment plan to meet the patient's needs. Treatment options include: medical management, laser therapy and microsurgery. Testing for male genital/health disorders include the following:

• Urinalysis
• Ultrasound imaging
• Flexible fiberoptic cystoscopy
• Uroflowmetry

Erectile Dysfunction

St. Peter's Hospital also offers a range of diagnostic and medical advancements in the management of erectile dysfunction. Treatment options include lifestyle changes, medications and surgery.

• Injection therapy for erectile dysfunction (ED)
• Penile implant surgery  

Peyronies Disease  

• Medical and surgical management
• Xiaflex injections

Benign Prostate Disease

When men experience difficulty urinating, incomplete bladder emptying, or frequent urination, they may be suffering from urinary tract symptoms attributed to the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, termed benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For patients with more significant symptoms, treatment options range from medications to minimally invasive surgical procedures and traditional prostate surgery to remove a blockage or remove the prostate altogether (prostatectomy).

• Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
• GreenLight laser
• Urolift
• Robotic simple prostatectomy/minimally invasive robotic surgery for BPH

Male Stricture Disease  

• Advanced reconstruction surgery  

Male Incontinence

• Medical and surgical options
• Artificial urinary sphincter and male sling  

Kidney Stones

St. Peter's offers a full array of minimally invasive treatment options for kidney and ureteral stones. These techniques allow the vast majority of patients to go home the day of surgery or, in the case of the percutaneous procedure, following a short 23-hour overnight stay. These options include: 

• Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)
• Ureteroscopy with laser fragmentation and extraction of stones
• Percutaneous stone treatment for larger kidney stones, often through a single, one-centimeter "keyhole" incision
• Tubless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
• Medical Management of kidney stone diseas