Florida (FL) 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. Florida has
34 practicing
urological surgeons. Broken out by city, urological surgery doctor density
in Boca Raton is 1,
in Cape Coral is 2,
in Coral Springs is 1,
in Davenport is 1,
in Fort Myers is 1,
in Fort Pierce is 1,
in Gainesville is 1,
in Jacksonville is 2,
in Lake City is 2,
in Largo is 3,
in Lauderdale Lakes is 1,
in North Miami Beach is 1,
in Ocala is 9,
in Orange Park is 1,
in Pembroke Pines is 1,
in Port Charlotte is 2,
in Port Saint Lucie is 1,
in Saint Petersburg is 1,
in Sunrise is 1,
in The Villages is 4,
in Vero Beach is 1,
in Winter Haven is 1,
and in Winter Park is 2.
Florida Information
Florida’s warm and humid subtropical climate makes it a winter destination for many. Population in 2000 was 15,982,378, according to census statistics. Tallahassee, located in the north panhandle area, is the state capital.
Tourism is a major industry in Florida, with Cape Canaveral, Disney World, the Everglades National Park, Universal Studios, the Atlantic coast and the Gulf coast all destinations for visitors and residents. Year-round outdoor activities include camping, golf, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and boating.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Florida has a population of 17,789,864.
Of this population, 3,975,071 are under the age of 18
and 2,978,335 are at or above the age of 65.
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