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Expert surgeons at The Urology Group use robotic surgery—a less-invasive alternative to traditional surgery—to treat prostate, kidney and bladder cancers.

Stress incontinence is the accidental leakage of urine that occurs when the abdomen contracts from sudden movements, such as sneezing, coughing, laughing or exercise. It is the most common form of incontinence among women.

Most testicular cancers develop in the reproductive cells that make sperm, explaining why men who contract the disease usually do so at a relatively young age. Fortunately, the treatment is highly effective if caught early.

In some cases, fertility may be restored in men who have undergone vasectomies through a reversed surgical procedure; however, it is important to know the facts.

Prostate cancer occurs in one out of nine men in the U.S. during his lifetime. Risks increase as men age or among African Americans, which is why annual screenings are recommended.

Cysts, inflammation and enlarged veins can all form masses in the scrotum, and many do not require treatment outside of medications. However, in some cases a scrotal mass could indicate testicular cancer.

Support Men’s Health Month by getting regular prostate examples. Plus, read about three existing new initiatives from our on-site lab.

How to help your bladder survive over the holiday season

The Urology Group participated in Family Health Day by offering free PSA screenings for the event, sponsored by Cincinnati’s First Ladies For Health.

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, when all men (and women) should learn more about recognizing and treating this less prevalent, and therefore less thought about, disease.

November 1 marks the start of Movember. Will you be joining the cause?

Getting tested for prostate cancer doesn’t always mean seeking immediate treatment.

Life-extending prostate cancer treatment particularly effective for African-American men

Kidney stone pain is real and intense, but our physicians offer relief through lithotripsy.

The Urology Group Celebrates Ambulatory Surgery Center Week  More than 15,000 patients treated at urology-only center each year  CINCINNATI (Aug. 7, 2017) – The week of August 7 – 11 is National Ambulatory Surgery Center Week and The Urology Group is celebrating having handled more than 240,000 cases since it opened its surgery center in…

Life brings continual changes, and while many are worth celebrating, some can be difficult to deal with.

The Urology Group Shares Six Sigma Expertise, Presents at National Conference  CINCINNATI (March 29, 2017) – Multiple staff-proposed projects put in place in the last year at The Urology Group have delivered improved patient healthcare, operational efficiencies and a stronger fiscal outlook. The results of the projects, each created as part of a Lean Six…

The Urology Group Named Finalist for 2017 Healthiest Employers of Greater Cincinnati CINCINNATI (March 15, 2017) – What does it take to be considered a “healthy” employer? The Urology Group knows, as it has once again been named by The Cincinnati Business Courier as a finalist in the 2017 Healthiest Employers of Greater Cincinnati Awards….

Urolift offers permanent help for common problem

Robotic surgery provides a high tech treatment alternative for many conditions, including prostate, kidney and bladder cancers as well as pelvic prolapse for women.

Clinical trials are a crucial tool for research. Patients considering participation should start with these basic facts.

Patients rarely see where an important part of their care takes place.

The Urology Group Named Finalist for 2015 Healthiest Employers of Greater Cincinnati CINCINNATI (May 12, 2015) – The Cincinnati Business Courier recognized The Urology Group as a finalist in the 2015 Healthiest Employers of Greater Cincinnati Awards, joining 29 other leading organizations in five categories from the greater Cincinnati region. The Healthiest Employers program spotlights…

New testing from The Urology Group identifies molecular markers in prostate biopsy tissues for a clearer picture of the patient’s condition.

The 2104 ZERO Prostate Cancer Race set new records for participation and results – and created many memorable moments.

The American Urological Association (AUA) has announced promising results for using Botox for overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms.

Thanks to our doctors and staff, The Urology Group has been recognized as a Top Workplace in the region.

Recent reports have caused confusion about PSA screening, an important diagnostic tool for prostate health.

The Urology Group’s laboratory has once again been accredited by the College of American Pathologists.

The prospect of surgery can be unsettling for anyone, and not just those who get queasy at the sight of a needle.

To many people, BPH may sound like the name of a new fuel station chain.

Dr. Buffington discusses the treatment options for pelvic prolapse

Awareness is sometimes 90 percent of our understanding. Yet it is that remaining 10 percent, what we don’t know, that colors our perceptions.

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