Urology

Urology Definitions

Urology
The branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of disorders of the urinary tract in women and the urogenital system in men. Physicians practicing in this field of medicine are called urologist.

General
Urology is a surgical specialty which deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Although urology is classified as a surgical specialty, a knowledge of internal medicine, pediatrics, gynecology and other specialties is required by the urologist because of the wide variety of clinical problems encountered.