Urology
Where to find this service
What we do
Western Health Urology unit are a dedicated team of health care professionals committed to delivering expert, compassionate care for patients with conditions affecting the genitourinary tract.
Our wonderful team of specialist urologists, nurses and allied health professionals are skilled in providing treatment and ongoing management for a wide range of urological conditions.
Our unit combines clinical expertise with patient-centred care.
We collaborate closely with other hospital departments which includes radiology, oncology, pathology, other surgical and medical specialties. This ensures each patient receives comprehensive and personalised treatment in a multidisciplinary environment.
Our commitment to evidence-based practice ensures that our patients benefit from the latest advancements in urological science.
At Western Health we have access to robotic technology facilitated by the arrival of the Da Vinci robot in February 2024.
Services
- General urology: Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections (UTIs), haematuria (blood in urine), kidney stones, incontinence and benign prostatic conditions.
- Men’s health: Management of erectile dysfunction, prostate enlargement, infertility and vasectomy procedures.
- Urological oncology: Specialist care for cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicles, including biopsy, surgery and treatment coordination with oncology teams.
- Minimally invasive surgery: Advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures that reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes.
- Reconstructive and functional urology: Management of pelvic floor disorders, urinary incontinence and urethral stricture disease.
- Endoscopic laser surgery: Advanced laser procedures for management of kidney and ureteric stones as well as laser surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Who this service is for
Our urology services are available to adults (18 years and above) experiencing symptoms or conditions related to the genitourinary system. Patients need to be referred to our service through their general practitioners or a medical specialist. We follow a triaging process to prioritise patients who need urgent care.
Referrals
All referrals should be addressed to our Head of Unit, Professor Niall Corcoran.
Please see our Adult Specialist Clinics Referrals page for information and guidelines on how to refer.
Areas we service
Western suburbs of Melbourne
Our team
Head of Unit: Prof Niall Corcoran
Our team includes:
- an oncology urology consultant
- a urology nurse consultant
- a prostate cancer specialist nurse
- 3 urology clinical nurse specialists.