Welcome to UC San Diego Urology

As a leader in research and patient care, UC San Diego Urology is committed to providing the latest in expert and compassionate treatment, performing cutting-edge research, and training the next generation of top urologists. UC San Diego Health System is ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report's 23rd annual America's Best Hospitals issue.

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.

New Study on Kidney Sparing Surgery

Recent findings published by Ithaar Derweesh, MD, and colleagues show that patients most in need of kidney-sparing surgery (partial nephrectomy) are still more likely to undergo a total nephrectomy, "even though kidney preserving treatment may be indicated."
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Breakfast with Champions Videos

Watch interviews with NFL Hall of Famer and prostate cancer survivor Mike Haynes and Christopher Kane, MD, Chair, Dept of Urology, from the recent fundraiser at La Jolla Country Club.

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

Annual Urology Postgraduate Course

The 6th Annual UCSD Urology Postgraduate Course, Clinical Guidelines and Beyond: Update on Current Recommendations and Discussion of Controversies was held March 22-23, 2013 in La Jolla, Calif. We hope to see you in 2014.

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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