Patient Care
Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- Penile Cancer
- Cancer and Related Patient Information
- Patient Advocates Page
- The UCSF Male Fertility Preservation Program
Our program has internationally recognized expertise in the care of urologic cancers. We offer the most current diagnostic tools, surgical, radiation chemotherapy and hormonal treatments as required, and thorough follow-up to maximize quality of life after treatment.
Adult (Non-Cancer)
- Endourology and Nephrolithiasis
- Female Urology
- Male Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Trauma and Reconstruction
Our department offers comprehensive treatment for non-cancerous conditions of the urologic tract, ranging from kidney stones to erectile dysfunction to male and female urinary tract reconstruction.
Children
- Antenatal Hydronephrosis (Fetal Hydronephrosis)
- Genital Anomalies
- Treatment of Genitourinary Malignancies
- Urinary Incontinence, Enuresis and Bowel Function
- Urinary Stone Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection/Pyelonephritis
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urinary Tract Reconstruction
- Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR)
- General
- Services
- Pediatric Urology Patient Information
- Contact Information
Our pediatric urologists are expert in treating patients from birth through young adulthood for a wide range of conditions. These range from surgical reconstruction of birth defects of the urinary tract to common problems such as urinary tract infections and incontinence.
What is Urology?
Urology is a surgical specialty that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs.
Patient Care News & Highlights
The UCSF Department of Urology is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Laurence Baskin to the Frank Hinman, Jr., MD, Distinguished Professorship in Pediatric Urology. Dr. Baskin is chief of...
UCSF Public Affairs writer Elizabeth Fernandez reports on new research regarding prostate cancer and the benefits of substituting healthy vegetable fats – such as olive and canola oils, nuts, seeds...
As with many cancers, genetics can play a prominent role in prostate cancer. When Evan Goldberg found out he had a familial genetic mutation that raised his risk for the disease, he sought treatment...
A comprehensive data analysis of genital injuries over the last decade conducted by UCSF researchers points to some practical tips for preventing a surprisingly common health problem in adults and...
Prostate cancer ranks as the most common internal malignancy diagnosed in men in the United States, but often does not require extensive treatment..
A study using tissue samples from men who...
Urology Department Chair Peter Carroll and prostate cancer survivor John Shoemaker are featured in UCSF Medical Center's latest multimedia advertising campaign.
The video highlights our pioneering...
A new genomic test for prostate cancer can help predict whether men are more likely to harbor an aggressive form of the disease, according to a new UC San Francisco study.
The test, which improves...