Urology

The mission of the Ochsner Health Department of Urology is to provide the most comprehensive urologic care possible, emphasizing the needs of the individual patient in a compassionate setting. We strive to deliver excellent urologic services through an integrated, multidisciplinary approach that combines clinical experience, education and research.

At Ochsner Health, we’re leaders in technology, using top of the line equipment to give our patients better outcomes. Our urologists work with a team of physicians trained in many areas to determine the most suitable treatment for your individual needs.

The Urology services at Ochsner provide state-of-the-art medical and surgical care in all aspects of urology including highly sophisticated technologies such as robotic assisted surgery, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and laser therapies.

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a non-invasive and effective option for prostate ablation with a low occurrence of side effects. This state-of-the-art device targets and destroys a part of the prostate, sparing the rest of the organ and therefore minimizing side effects.

• Quality of life preservation
• Low risk of side effects such as incontinence and erectile dysfunction
• Less time away from work and leisure activities
• No blade, no scar, no radiation

• New Orleans region: 504-842-4083
• Northshore region: 985-875-2828
• Center for Urologic Oncology: 855-817-4247
• Schedule an appointment on MyOchsner

We aim to make significant contributions to the field of urology through ongoing clinical research and training of future urologic specialists. To contact the Ochsner Urology Institute, call 504-842-5833 or email uri@ocshner.org

Advanced Options for Prostate Cancer

• Robotic radical prostatectomy

Advanced Options for Kidney (Renal) Cancer

• Robotic partial nephrectomy

Sexual Dysfunction, Peyronie's Disease and Male Infertility

• Male sexual dysfunction (including ED or impotence)
• Penile prosthesis (penile implant) surgery, including ‘difficult’ and ‘redo’ Prosthetic surgery
• Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Peyronie’s disease (penile curvature)
• Vasectomy
• Hypogonadism/low testosterone
• Androgen insufficiency
• Male infertility
• Vasectomy reversal
• Microscopic varicocelectomy
• Various minimally invasive techniques of sperm extraction
• Assisted-reproductive technologies

Continent Urinary Diversion

• Bladder cancer
• Advanced robotics and reconstructive techniques
• Bladder removal
• Continent urinary diversion

Benign Prostate Disease

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH
• Prostatitis
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Laser surgery
• Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)

Stone Disease

• Medical and surgical management
• Lithotripsy-ESWL, ureteroscopy
• Minimally invasive techniques
• Laser surgical techniques
• Metabolic evaluation for stone disease
• Percutaneous nephrolithotomy

Female Pelvic Medicine and Voiding Dysfunction

• Female urology
• Urinary incontinence (male and female)
• Overactive bladder
• Voiding dysfunction –neurogenic bladder, dysfunctional voiding
• Pelvic organ prolapse-cystocele, rectocele, vaginal vault prolapse, uterine prolapse
• Specialized bladder studies-video-fluoro-urodynamic
• Reconstruction surgery-ureter, bladder
• Pelvic pain-pelvic floor dysfunction, interstitial cystitis
• Specialized treatments-bladder botox injections, neuromodulation (interstim, percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation)
• Male and female sling procedures
• Artificial urinary sphincter in males
• Bladder pacemakers (interstim therapy).
• Continent urinary diversion
• Robotic assisted laparoscopic abdominal sacral colpopexy
• Augmentation cystoplasty

Urological Oncology

• Prostate cancer, including robotic and laparoscopic radical nerve-sparing prostatectomy, brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants), external beam radiation therapy
• Bladder cancer, including continent urinary diversion and laser ablation
• Renal cell carcinoma, robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, cryoablation and tumors involving the vena cava
• Testicular cancer with retroperitoneal node dissection
• Adrenal tumors

Pediatric Urology

• Hypospadias
• Vesico ureteral reflux
• Neonatal hydronephrosis
• Pediatric renal masses
• Enuresis (bed-wetting)
• Children with myelodysplasia (spina bifida)
• Pediatric obstruction
• Voiding dysfunction
• Incontinence

When it comes to your child’s urologic health, only the best pediatric urologists will do. You want the peace of mind that comes with knowing your child is being cared for by pediatric urologists at Louisiana’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital, in a comprehensive program that emphasizes the unique needs of the individual child. You want a team known for providing compassionate, patient-centered care – doctors, male and female, who aren’t only gifted surgeons, but are specialists who won’t rush you through your appointments, who will take time to answer your questions, and make your child feel safe and confident. You want the urology team at Ochsner Hospital for Children.

Families come to Ochsner from all over region seeking world-class care for their children. Our team includes physicians fellowship-trained in pediatric urology with subspecialty certification in pediatric urology by the American Board of Urology. We’re home to Louisiana’s first female pediatric urologist, so, if you or your child has a preference for your care team, we have you covered.

Learn More About Ochsner Pediatric Urology

A Urologic Oncologist is specially trained in cancers of the urinary tracts of men and women, including cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate, testes and genitalia. At Ochsner, the Division of Urological Oncology focuses on complex surgical problems, using organ and nerve sparing techniques, when possible, to preserve urinary, sexual and reproductive functions.

Urological Oncology Services

• Prostate Cancer, including radical nerve-sparing prostatectomy, brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants), external beam radiation therapy, laparoscopic and robotic surgery
• Bladder Cancer, including continent urinary diversion and laser surgery
• Renal Cell Carcinoma, including robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomies, cryoablation and tumors of the vena cava
• Testicular Cancer with Retroperitoneal Node Dissection
• Adrenal Tumors

Learn More About Ochsner Urologic Oncology

Call 855-817-4247 to schedule an appointment at the Center for Urologic Oncology.