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Urology is a medical-surgical specialty that covers the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary tract in men and women, and of the male genital tract.
It's a broader specialty than many patients realise: it doesn't just treat the prostate, but also urinary infections, kidney stones, incontinence, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, and urological tumours.
«Women also have kidneys and bladders. Urology isn't just for men.»
Dr José Luis Álvarez-Ossorio, urologist at HLA La Salud
Understand the main warning signs and conditions that we treat in a comprehensive and specialised manner.
The presence of blood in the urine – haematuria – requires prompt urological assessment. Although it may be due to benign causes such as a stone or an infection, it is one of the warning signs of bladder cancer. The sooner it is investigated, the sooner a serious illness can be ruled out or diagnosed.
Difficulty urinating, the need to urinate very frequently, a feeling of incomplete emptying, or stinging are symptoms that should not be normalised. They can indicate anything from an infection to prostate enlargement or a bladder condition that requires investigation.
Urinary incontinence affects one in three women and is also very prevalent in men. It is common but should not be considered normal, and you don't have to resign yourself to living with it. There are effective treatments for stress and urge incontinence.
Almost 15% of the population will develop urinary stones during their lifetime. Renal colic is one of the most intense types of pain on the pain scale, and 50% of patients will experience a further episode within five years of the first. During consultations, in addition to laboratory tests to detect metabolic abnormalities, lifestyle factors — hydration, diet and physical activity — are addressed, as these are key to preventing recurrences.
Around 40% of men aged 60 and over experience erectile dysfunction to a greater or lesser extent. It is not an inevitable consequence of ageing: effective treatments are available. Furthermore, erectile dysfunction can be a warning sign of cardiovascular disease, as it sometimes precedes coronary heart disease by three or four years.
Prostate cancer is the most common tumour in men: around 35,000 cases are diagnosed in Spain each year. Unlike other tumours, it does not always present symptoms, which is why regular check-ups are essential. A PSA blood test is recommended from the age of 50, at 45 if there is a family history, and at 40 if there are known genetic alterations.
One in six couples in Spain is being studied for infertility. In a significant percentage of cases, the cause is male, and it is the urologist who performs the necessary analytical and imaging studies to reach a diagnosis.
Dr José Luis Álvarez-Ossorio, urologist at HLA La Salud
Making the latest technological advancements available to our patients for precise, safe, and rapid recovery interventions.
One of the most advanced techniques in prostate cancer diagnosis. It fuses MRI images with real-time ultrasound to direct the biopsy precisely to the spot where a tumour is suspected. This allows clinically significant cancers to be diagnosed more accurately, avoiding unnecessary biopsies.
When prostate cancer requires surgical treatment, the hospital has the means to perform laparoscopic prostatectomy, a minimally invasive technique with less bleeding, a faster recovery, and oncological results equivalent to open surgery.
The laser enables minimally invasive treatment of benign prostatic enlargement using laser enucleation (MoLEP), with a recovery period of 24-48 hours. The same technology is used for the treatment of urinary lithiasis, fragmenting stones until they are practically reduced to dust.
For any symptoms or for a regular prostate check-up, our team offers you advanced fusion diagnostics and laser treatments without any waiting.
The highest medical excellence supported by the best hospital infrastructure in the Bay of Cadiz.
Dr Cristina León Delgado, Dr José Luis Álvarez-Ossorio, Dr Iván Revelo Cadena and Dr Juan Manuel Fariñas Varo, with extensive experience in male and female urological pathology.
MRI fusion prostate biopsy, laser for stones and benign prostate pathology, and urological laparoscopy are all available comprehensively at the centre.
The urology team not only performs surgery: they also diagnose, prescribe medical treatment and carry out continuous patient follow-up at all stages of the illness, including advanced stages.
As the only private hospital in the Bay of Cádiz with its own ICU, the most complex urological procedures are subject to full 24/7 patient care assurance.
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