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The Department of Urology opens in a new tab at the Stanford University School of Medicine is a leading center for clinical care, scientific research, and academic training, dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex disorders of the urinary tract in both men and women, as well as the male reproductive system.
In close partnership with Stanford Health Care opens in a new tab and Stanford Medicine Children's Health opens in a new tab (Lucile Packard Children's Hospital), our department delivers highly specialized, compassionate care. Our clinical teams utilize advanced, minimally invasive technologies—including state-of-the-art robotic-assisted systems—to treat patients with diseases ranging from common urologic conditions to complex urologic cancers. Our mission is to translate pioneering laboratory breakthroughs in genomics, immunology, and bioengineering into precise, personalized diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Stanford Urology is committed to training the next generation of academic urologic surgeons, scientific investigators, and global leaders in the field:
Urology Residency Program: A premier, highly competitive five-year training program (including a dedicated research year) that provides robust, hands-on surgical and clinical training across all subspecialties of urology.
Subspecialty Clinical Fellowships: Offering elite post-graduate clinical training in highly specialized areas, including:
Urologic Oncology (accredited by the Society of Urologic Oncology)
Pediatric Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery and Endourology
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS)
Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
Medical Student Clerkships: Administering clinical rotations and advanced sub-internships that provide medical students with early, comprehensive exposure to surgical urology, clinical decision-making, and translational research.
Consistently recognized as a leader in clinical innovation, our faculty and researchers direct high-impact clinical trials and basic science investigations across several critical areas:
Urologic Oncology: Leading advanced treatment and research for prostate, kidney, bladder, and testicular cancers, with an emphasis on active surveillance, immunotherapy, and targeted molecular therapies.
Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery: Pioneering robotic-assisted laparoscopic techniques (such as the DaVinci surgical system) to perform complex reconstructions, prostatectomies, and nephrectomies with maximum precision and minimal recovery times.
Pediatric Urology: Delivering comprehensive, compassionate care for congenital, developmental, and acquired urological conditions in infants, children, and adolescents at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
Female Urology and Reconstructive Pelvic Medicine: Advancing the treatment of urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, voiding dysfunction, and complex pelvic reconstructions.
Endourology and Kidney Stone Disease: Utilizing state-of-the-art laser and endoscopic technologies to treat and prevent kidney stones, alongside advanced therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Male Reproductive Medicine and Infertility: Uncovering the genetic and physiological foundations of male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and sexual health to develop targeted microsurgical and medical interventions.