- Our services
- Medical and surgical
- Urology
Urology
Urologists treat organs including the kidneys, adrenals, prostate, bladder and testes.
Common urological conditions include urinary tract infection, bladder cancer, kidney stones and incontinence. Urologists also treat prostate cancer, enlargement of the prostate and both benign and cancerous conditions affecting the the testes and penis.
Our specialists put your needs front and centre and respect your dignity when you access treatment and ongoing management.
Our urological services
Our urologists, oncologists, radiologists, registered nurses and allied health professionals work together to provide holistic care and comprehensive urology services.
A number of specialised procedures and surgeries may be available, including:
- urologic oncology
- robotic surgery
- urogynaecology
- brachytherapy
- reconstructive urology
- penile prosthetic surgery
- lithotripsy.
Many urological procedures can be performed as day surgery however, you may also need to stay overnight or for several days after surgery.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men, but with early detection, it can be cured. Our hospitals focus on early detection, as well as giving you access to the most advanced robotic surgical techniques, along with brachytherapy and state of the art radiation treatments.
Benefits of our urology services
Our urological services offer a range of benefits, including:
- a multidisciplinary team of urologists, oncologists, radiologists, surgeons, registered nurses and allied health professionals
- access to the latest technology, including the Da Vinci Surgical Robotics System
- the option for day surgery, so you can recover in your own home
- ongoing support once you’ve left hospital
- the highest levels of care and empathy from our team of qualified caregivers.
Find a urologist
Use our Find A Specialist website search and search by sub-specialty and location to find the right urologist to suit you or your patients' needs.
Robotic-assisted surgery
Many of our hospital are equipped with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System, which is the latest robotic-assisted surgical equipment available.
Robotic surgery enables your surgeon to provide precision surgery, enabling you a fast recovery at hospital and at home, and you may experience less pain after surgery.
You can search for a specialist who specialises in robotic surgery through our Find A Specialist search, or speak to your specialist about whether robotic-assisted surgery is available for your procedure.
Costs and fee payment options
If you have private health insurance, the costs for your hospital stay and specialist fees may be covered by your health fund, based on your level of cover.
If you don’t have private health insurance, you can access treatment at a St John of God Health Care hospital through our self-funded care option.
When you use your private health insurance, you get benefits that include access to St John of God Health Care private hospital facilities, your choice of specialist, minimal wait times, and with an eligible policy most of your hospital costs can be covered by your private health insurance fund.
You should contact your health insurer to understand your level of cover, and whether your policy is subject to additional fees such as a hospital excess or other ‘out-of-pocket’ expenses. Your health insurer will also be able to assist in understanding if you will have doctor, radiology and pathology out-of-pocket costs.
Patients who don’t have private health insurance can choose to access St John of God Health Care private hospital services and treatments by paying fees themselves.
By accessing our self-funded care option, you’ll be able to avoid wait times and have your surgery or treatment with your choice of specialist at a St John of God Health Care private hospital.
- Learn more and enquire about the self-funded care option.
- Call 1300 940 199 to get a quote for self-funded treatment.
If you have received an invoice for an expense associated with treatment from a St John of God Health Care service you can pay your bill online.
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