Content below and accompanying links are supplied by The American Urological Association Foundation. The Foundation was established to support and promote research, patient/public education and advocacy to improve the prevention, detection, treatment and cure of urologic disease. Please take the time to educate yourself and have a thorough discussion with your UGNJ physician.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are among the most painful and prevalent of urologic disorders. More than a million kidney stone cases are diagnosed each year, with an estimated 10 percent of Americans destined to suffer at some point in their lives.
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Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical term that describes the inability to achieve and or maintain an erect penis adequate for sexual function. This condition is one of the most common sexual problems for men and the chance for a man to develop age increases with increasing age. It is estimated between 15 to 30 million American men suffer from ED.
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Male Infertility

Infertility is a common yet complex problem affecting approximately 15 percent of couples attempting to conceive a baby. In up to 50 percent of couples having difficulty getting pregnant, the problem is at least in part related to male reproductive issues. It is essential that men be assessed to pinpoint the treatable or untreatable causes of this heartbreaking health issue. Fortunately, with today's high-tech procedures and powerful drugs, a diagnosis of infertility may simply mean the road to parenthood may be challenging but not impossible.
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Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are responsible for more than seven million visits to physicians' offices per year and about 5 five percent of all visits to primary care physicians. Approximately 40 percent of women and 12 percent of men will experience at least one symptomatic urinary tract infection during their lifetime.
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Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a very common problem affecting as many as 13 million people in the United States. Many of these people suffer in silence unnecessarily, since incontinence can be managed or treated.
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Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. About 65,000 Americans are diagnosed with bladder cancer each year and 12-14,000 die annually of the disease. In recent decades there has been a steady increase in the incidence of bladder cancer. However, doctors are making progress in treatment and survival rates are improving. But what are its symptoms? How should it be treated?
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Kidney Cancer

It is important to realize that with timely diagnosis and treatment, kidney cancer can be cured. If found early, the survival rate for patients with kidney cancer ranges from 79 to 100 percent. More than 100,000 survivors of kidney cancer are alive in the United States today.
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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States. Yet, when detected in its early stages, prostate cancer can be effectively treated and cured. What are its causes and symptoms? How is it diagnosed?
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Testicular Cancer

It is important to realize that with timely diagnosis, testicular cancer is highly treatable and usually curable. The following information addresses the most common questions about testicular tumors and serves as a supplement to the discussion that you have with your physician.
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Throughout a man's life, his prostate may become larger and start to cause problems as he ages. But what are some of those problems? How do I know if I have BPH? When should I see a doctor? What kinds of tests will my doctor perform?
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Vasectomy (including no-scalpel vasectomy)

The decision to proceed with a vasectomy is a very personal one. So it is important that you have a clear understanding of what a vasectomy is and what it is not.
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Vasectomy Reversal

There are many reasons to reverse a vasectomy like remarriage following a divorce or having a change of heart or starting a family over after the loss of a wife or child. Regardless of your reason, there are now advanced methods to restore your fertility. How do you know the options that are right for you?
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UGNJ’s network of care centers, and affiliated locations, offer state-of-the-art treatment including:

Endourology
Laser Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Neurourology
Robotic Surgery
Radiation Therapy (IMRT/IGRT) for Prostate Cancer