Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals that form in the kidneys. These stones can cause pain, nausea, and an array of other symptoms if they are left untreated. The physicians at Affiliated Urologists specialize in a number of therapies for kidney stones.

A kidney (renal) mass can develop as a fluid-filled sac arising from the kidney (cyst) or as a solid mass. The team at Affiliated Urologists may recommend the following treatment options to effectively mitigate non-cancerous and cancerous kidney (renal) masses.

Bladder cancer is a rare, but serious type of cancer that most commonly affects older adults. Fortunately, bladder cancer is usually caught early and is highly treatable, however, recurrence is common, so followup testing is generally recommended. Symptoms generally include blood in the urine, sometimes accompained by pain during urination. 

According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. At Affiliated Urologists, we treat patients affected by prostate cancer with the utmost care. Learn more about the following treatment options.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia refers to the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, the gland which surrounds the urethra and produces the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation. Almost all men experience prostate enlargement as they age; however the exact cause is unknown.