Urology
Urology is the practice of medicine that treats problems of the urinary tract and system that arise due to disease or dysfunction. Urologists treat males and females but often specialize in the male reproductive system.
Urologic care in Charleston, South Carolina
Regardless of your urologic condition, we can help you find the treatment and relief you need.
At Trident Medical Center, we provide compassionate urologic care that treats your current condition and helps you combat future diseases.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Urology services we offer
Our team specializes in treating urinary tract diseases and conditions affecting the male reproductive organs. Although we offer various services, we specialize in treating kidney stones and prostate cancer.
Kidney Stone Clinic
Our hospital is home to the Kidney Stone Clinic. Although kidney stones are common, you should still seek treatment, as this condition can be quite painful. Our medical care team offers 24/7 comprehensive care, including blood work, imaging services and treatment options. We also offer ongoing kidney stone management to help you minimize the risk of developing more stones in the future.
If you’re unsure of whether you have a kidney stone or not, we provide more information regarding kidney stone symptoms.
Prostate cancer
Early diagnosis and consistent screening are essential to combating prostate cancer — one the most commonly diagnosed cancers. Through our hospital’s comprehensive cancer program, our oncologists and urologists work to diagnose and treat prostate cancer.
Some diagnostic tests our doctors may perform include:
- Digital rectal exam
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
After confirming your diagnostic results, our specialists will discuss your potential treatment options. For localized prostate cancer, we may recommend one of the following:
- Cryosurgery
- Observation
- Noncurative hormonal therapy
- Radiation of the cancerous prostate
- Radical prostatectomy
It’s important to note that while a radical prostatectomy is a complex procedure, it is often the recommended option.
If you and your doctor decide to include a radical prostatectomy in your treatment plan, be sure to ask about minimally invasive options. When using this approach, our specialists use leading-edge robotic technology to increase precision and reduce the risk of complications