Safeguarding Your Healthy, Active Life
A healthy lifestyle means staying in motion. So when something slows you down — like extra trips to the bathroom, a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a concerning prostate cancer screening — you need a fast diagnosis and treatment from experienced urology specialists.
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth taps into the collective expertise of our multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible care for urologic conditions in men and women, from kidney stone treatment to urology urgent care and prostate cancer support. Count on our specialists in urology to help you regain your health and keep moving forward.
We’re here to help you find the right urologist or a location that’s convenient for you.
The Utmost Care for Urologic Conditions
- Advanced prostate cancer
- Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
- Erectile dysfunction
- Genitourinary infections
- Hematuria
- Kidney stones and stone diseases
- Infertility evaluation
- Low testosterone
- Male and female incontinence
- Male sterilization
- Overactive bladder
- Peyronie's disease
- Prostate, kidney and bladder cancer
- Sexual dysfunction
- Testicular cancer
- Urinary tract infections
- Voiding dysfunction
Feel Like Yourself Again With Aquablation
At UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, our Bolingbrook hospital is among the first in the Chicagoland area to offer Aquablation therapy, a new surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. Our specialists in urology are excited to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment to help more men in our community get back to leading fulfilling lives.
Minimally Invasive Solutions for Relief
We’re committed to bringing you the latest advancements in urology for the greatest relief. While our teams will always consider the least invasive treatment options first, sometimes urology surgery is necessary. If you or a loved one requires surgery, rest assured that we use progressive surgical techniques, including robotic-assisted surgery, keeping your health and safety in mind.
- Rezum Prostate Treatment
-
Rezum treats an enlarged prostate by sending tiny streams of water vapor through the urethra to the enlarged prostate gland. The stream destroys the problematic excess cells, which are slowly removed naturally by the body. This outpatient procedure typically requires a catheter, no incisions, no general anesthesia and usually has a recovery time of a few days.
- Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment
-
We treat stress urinary incontinence in both men and women. For men, we offer prosthetic solutions, and for women, we offer urethral sling treatments and bulking agents for female stress incontinence. We offer Bulkamid for both genders.
Bulkamid is a minimally invasive treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It's a smooth, water-based gel that is inserted into the wall of the urethra through three to four injections. By increasing the volume to the wall of the urethra, less urine leaks out of the bladder throughout the day. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia, generally taking 10 to 15 minutes, with a short recovery time.
For complex urinary problems, our team offers urodynamics evaluations.
Hear more about urinary incontinence in this video with Vibha Sabharwal, MD. Dr. Sabharwal and her team are recognized for their expertise, positive patient outcomes and commitment to improving patient experiences by Bulkamid® as a Center of Excellence.
- Overactive Bladder Treatment
-
Our team offers several treatments for overactive bladder, or OAB, including BOTOX® injections and nerve stimulation through neuromodulation.
Neuromodulation is a state-of-the-art therapy option for patients who have overactive bladder (OAB). The procedure involves nerve stimulation through electrical impulses (under the skin). Before having the procedure, the patient will first undergo a trial period using a test simulator. If symptoms are improved during this trial, the patient will then be eligible to undergo the surgical procedure, which involves the placement of a small battery under the skin (in the upper buttocks).
Additionally, an electrode is placed in the lower back to deliver the electrical impulses. The patient will receive a programmer to moderate the stimulation levels. While the urologist can initially set the controls, the patient can later adjust the levels on their own, according to what delivers them enduring comfort.
- Circumcision
-
Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the skin covering the tip of the penis. While the procedure is most commonly performed on newborn boys, it is still available for adults, though it is more complex. Among the benefits of the circumcision are increased hygiene, lesser risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted infections, as well as the prevention of penile problems.
- Vasectomy
-
A vasectomy is a permanent form of male birth control that cuts off the supply of sperm to semen. The procedure involves both cutting and sealing the tubes that transfer sperm. This low-risk procedure can usually be done in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia.
- Urologic Cancer Treatments
-
To treat urologic cancers, our experienced team offers:
- Bladder cancer evaluation, cystoscopy and minimally invasive surgery
- Kidney cancer evaluation and robotic-assisted surgery
- Prostate cancer evaluation, biopsy and treatment, including robotic-assisted surgery
Learn More About Urinary Incontinence With Dr. Sabharwal
Urinary incontinence — the involuntary loss of urine — can happen during activities that stress the bladder, such as coughing, sneezing or exercising. It typically becomes more prevalent with age, but it doesn’t have to be something you just live with. Vibha Sabharwal, MD, discusses the causes and treatments to help you understand your options.
Specialized Care From Leading Urologists
Our physicians understand that urologic conditions affect more than just your physical health. Count on us to get you back to whole health while easing your mind and lifting your spirit, too.