Doc Talks Lecture Series
This lecture series will present a variety of health-related topics to community members throughout the year.
Urology
Complete urology care is close to home at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital. With a wide range of urologic services and a team of committed physicians and surgeons, you can get the care you need for your condition. We offer a world-renowned team of experts that includes surgeons from USC Urology, ranked No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our team also includes nurse navigators, who offer guidance and education, and coordinate care to ensure our patients are well-informed and prepared throughout their stay and after being discharged.
Whether you’re facing kidney stones, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), male incontinence or infertility, urologic trauma or another urologic condition, our experts offer the latest treatments to help you return to an active lifestyle.
We aim to minimize your side effects by opting for minimally invasive procedures whenever possible, including using the acclaimed da Vinci® Surgical System for robotically-guided precision and aquablation therapy. Our patient-centered philosophy of care focuses on preoperative and postoperative best practices to help improve outcomes, reduce recovery times and streamline pain management.
Our goal is to deliver compassionate, comprehensive care through a collaborative team that’s dedicated to understanding your needs and concerns.
Minimally Invasive Procedures
The urology team at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital offers the latest minimally invasive procedures performed robotically or laparoscopically. Minimally invasive procedures offer patients fewer incisions and side effects — allowing for a much quicker recovery.
Community of Physicians
Our strong community of physicians and surgeons work closely together to deliver the best possible care, from diagnosis through comprehensive treatment. With our community hospital approach, you will have quicker access to top-ranked specialists.
The da Vinci® Surgical System
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital has the da Vinci® Surgical System, giving you access to the latest innovation in urology care. 3-D, high-definition imaging helps surgeons guide robotic instruments with tremendous precision. Patients benefit from smaller incisions and a faster recovery.
Treatments and Services
- Aquablation therapy
- Circumcision
- Contasure
- Cystolitholapaxy
- Cystolithotripsy
- Cystoscopy procedure
- Direct visual internal urethrotomy
- Hydrocelectomy
- Laser Lithotripsy
- Male sling suprapubic tube suspension
- Microscopic spermatic cord denervation
- MRI fusion for prostate tumors
- Nephrolithotripsy
- Open bladder diverticulectomy
- Orchiectomy
- Penile prosthesis implant
- Prostate laser vaporization
- Pyelogram
- Robotic Partial Nephrectomies
- Robotic Prostates
- Shockwave lithotripsy
- Stent placement
- Testicular prosthesis
- Transrectal prostate biopsy
- Transurethral resection prostate
- Urethral diverticulectomy
- Vasectomy