Welcome to the UC San Diego
Division of Urology

As a leader in research and patient care, the UC San Diego Division of Urology is committed to providing the latest in expert and compassionate treatment, performing cutting-edge research, and training the next generation of top urologists. UCSD Medical Center is currently ranked among America's best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.

Our surgeons are skilled in the full range of urologic surgical procedures, from the latest minimally invasive techniques, including robotic prostatectomy, to extensive reconstructive surgeries for genitourinary cancers and trauma.
Learn more about Urologic Surgery at UC San Diego.

AUA Reception for UCSD: RSVP by May 15

All San Diego Urologists, UCSD Alumni and Friends are invited to the Annual AUA Reception on May 21 at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta. See above link for details and to RSVP.

Dr. Kane asked for comment on Warren Buffett

Financier Warren Buffett was recently diagnosed with Stage 1 prostate cancer. MSNBC.com asks Division of Urology Chief Dr. Christopher Kane for his opinion on the prognosis.

Christina Jamieson, PhD, is the principal basic sciences researcher in the Division of Urology.

Dr. Jamieson is investigating the causes of bone metastasis to offer hope for patients with advanced castration-resistant prostate cancer. Read more about Dr. Jamieson's research.

Urology Postgraduate Course

March 22-24, 2012

Urology is the surgical specialty that deals with the urinary system in both men and women and the male reproductive system. Urologists diagnose and treat patients with disorders involving the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, and the male reproductive organs.

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