Adult (Non-Cancer)

Research lab

Although not life-threatening, many non-cancerous urological disorders can severely compromise quality of life. UCSF researchers are investigating the causes and best treatments for conditions such as erectile dysfunction, incontinence, urinary stones, and kidney and genital trauma. Their work encompasses basic laboratory investigations and clinical trials of new drugs and devices. Researchers also evaluate the merits of different surgical approaches to treating these conditions.

Urologic Subspecialties News & Highlights

The annual UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Awards recognize UCSF Health physicians that have provided highest quality of patient care, contributed to UCSF Health's mission, and demonstrated UCSF...
Thomas Chi, MD, recaps some of the clinical and research highlights in stone disease from the past year.  Watch video here       Expert discusses what is on the horizon for stone disease in coming...
Dr. Van Kuiken discusses 2022 milestones in FPMRS and looks ahead to what might be on the horizon for the field in the coming year. Read the article from Urology Times here
Christi Butler, MD, discusses her practice in gender-affirming care and gives insight as to what might be on the horizon for the field in 2023. Watch video here Year in review: 2022 highlights in...
Kevin Shee, MD, PhD, discusses the background and notable findings of the study, “A Novel Machine-Learning Algorithm to Predict Stone Recurrence with 24-hour Urine Data,” which was presented at the...
Anne M. Suskind, MD, discusses the study, “Comparative outcomes for older adults undergoing surgery for bladder and bowel dysfunction.” Suskind is an associate professor of Urology and Obstetrics,...
Micha Yin-Zheng Cheng, MD, MPH, MS, a resident in the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Urology, discusses the challenge of improving diversity in the urology workforce....