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Urology

Patients from across the world seek the expertise of Mass General Brigham urologists for the treatment of complex and common urologic conditions and cancers. These conditions affect your urinary tract and reproductive organs. Our doctors are setting the standard for international excellence in urologic care.

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Expert urology care

Mass General Brigham combines the full breadth of urologic care with the depth of a world-leading academic medical system. We care for all conditions — from infertility, stones, and pelvic floor disorders to prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, and other genitourinary cancers. Our care is organized around the patient, with subspecialized teams working together to develop coordinated, comprehensive treatment recommendations rather than isolated opinions. Patients receive routine and specialized urologic care close to home through our expanding regional network, while those with more complex conditions have seamless access to the multidisciplinary expertise and advanced treatments available at our academic medical centers.

Our surgeons offer advanced minimally invasive and robotic approaches, including single-port robotic surgery, focal therapy, advanced stone technologies, reconstructive techniques, and complex cancer surgery. This expertise allows us to match the treatment to the patient, using the least invasive effective approach whenever possible while providing access to our full capabilities.

We train the next generation of urologists, lead clinical trials, translate research into clinical practice, and continuously improve how care is delivered.

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Our approach to urology care

We offer expert, personalized, and compassionate care for every patient—from routine urologic concerns to the most complex diseases.
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Compassionate, personalized care
We understand the sensitive nature of urinary and reproductive system problems, including the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis. You receive compassionate care with a customized treatment plan from a team of multidisciplinary experts who specialize and sub-specialize in oncology, benign urology, general urology, and pediatric urology.
Renowned, surgical expertise
We’re home to New England’s largest, most experienced urologic surgery program. We were among the first in the nation to adopt single-port technology, performing complex urologic surgeries through a 1-inch (3-centimeter) incision. We are at the forefront of innovative urologic technologies and surgery, including high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for prostate cancer, and our organization performed the first penile transplant in the US.
Team approach to care
No matter your condition, your urology care team works closely with care partners such as nephrology, radiology, endocrinology, or plastic surgery to provide coordinated care. We also work closelt with the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute to provide ongoing care for all cancer survivors who experience urinary incontinence, sexual health problems, or other issues after cancer treatments.s.
Nationally recognized services
Mass General Brigham urology care consistently ranks among the best in the nation, reflecting our depth of experience in treating common and complex urologic conditions.
Research and innovation
Our urologists lead clinical trials and research to improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of urologic cancers and conditions. You may benefit from promising new therapies still in development.

$6 million

in annual research spending

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115,000

patient visits per year

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11,000+

surgeries performed each year

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Leveraging the advanced resources of leading academic medical centers, Mass General Brigham urologists deliver comprehensive, expert care for common and complex conditions at conveniently accessible locations across New England.
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Specialized care near you

Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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Giving to Urology

Support from patients and families drives advancements in Urology. Here, top patient care, advanced trials and treatments, and expert faculty combine to deliver leading healthcare. Your gift to Urology helps us to redefine what's possible, improving patient outcomes and advancing scientific discovery.
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Contact Urology

Contact a urology location or specialist to learn about your care options. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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