Colorado (CO) Urological Surgery Doctors and Physicians

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Urological Surgery Information

Description

Urological surgery is surgery performed on the urinary tract in males and females, and the male reproductive system. A urological surgeon, also called a urologist, is a physician who treats diseases and disorders of the genitourinary system. The urologist deals with urinary tract infections, cancer of the urinary system, and surgery of congenital problems. Urologists also diagnose and treat incontinence, and are knowledgeable in endoscopy (surgery using a tiny scope to view the surgery area inside the body).

Diseases / Illnesses Treated

Physicians in this specialty treat patients suffering from numerous diseases and illnesses, but some of the most common are Esophageal carcinoma, Malignant pleural effusions, esophageal diseases, Bladder cancer, Testicular cancer, Infertility, Tracheal tumors, Mesothelioma, thoracic neoplasms, Chest wall tumors, lung cancer, Prostatitis, Erectile dysfunction (impotence), Prostate cancer, Kidney stones, pectus excavatum, cardiovascular disease, thymoma, Aortic aneurysm, and Pulmonary metastases.

Procedures Performed

Once properly diagnosed, practitioners can perform numerous procedures on patients including Robot-assisted nephrectomy and prostatectomy, arrhythmia surgery, Lobectomy, lung volume reduction, Mediastinoscopy, Nerve-sparing prostatectomy, Ventricular assist device, lung transplantation, Radical perineal prostatectomy, thoracic aorta repairs, Ventricular Restoration (Dor Procedure), Vasectomy, Bullectomy, Mitral valve repair, Video-assisted thoracoscopy (VATS), Aortic dissection, Heart Transplantation, Circumcision, Congenital heart disease, and mitral valve replacement.

Tests Performed

To diagnose patients with possible illnesses and diseases, specialists will often perform one of many tests including Upper GI (Barium Swallow), physicial examination, Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan of the Kidney, Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder X-ray, Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) Scan, Computed Axial Tomography (CT or CAT Scan), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), biopsy, x-ray, Cystoscopy, Kidney Ultrasound, Intravenous Pyelogram, Antegrade Pyelogram, Prostate / Rectal Sonogram, Cystography, Retrograde Cystography, Cystometry, Kidney Scan, and Renal Venogram.

Location Density Information

Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Colorado has 3 practicing urological surgeons. Broken out by city, urological surgery doctor density in Fort Collins is 1, in Grand Junction is 1, and in Longmont is 1.

Colorado Information

Colorado is the Centennial state; having won statehood in 1876. Its capital is Denver, called the “Mile High City,” because its altitude at the state capitol steps is 5,280 feet. Colorado’s population is 4,653,023, and over half the state’s population is in the Denver metro area. Known for its Rocky Mountains and abundant outdoor sports opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, fishing and hunting, Colorado also offers tourists Pike’s Peak, the Royal Gorge, and the Red Rocks outdoor amphitheater. Denver is home to an active theater culture, a world-class symphony, and many sports activities. You can visit a gold mine, tour the state capitol building, climb a mountain, or relax in some therapeutic natural hot springs.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Colorado has a population of 4,665,177. Of this population, 1,140,002 are under the age of 18 and 462,190 are at or above the age of 65.

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