Sarasota Memorial Urology Services
No matter the urological ailment or concern, patients of all ages benefit from Sarasota Memorial’s wide spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, as well as advanced technology and nationally recognized expertise.
Our multidisciplinary team has decades of experience in diagnosing and treating urologic conditions that range from common to complex, including kidney diseases, urinary tract infections, incontinence, overactive bladder, enlarged prostate, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone and genitourinary cancers. Available surgical interventions include traditional, laparoscopic, robotic and minimally invasive.
For information and referrals, call 941-917-7777.
Kidney Health
From kidney stones and infections to renal cancer and other conditions, our urology team treats the full range of renal problems. Common treatment options at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota Campus include:
- Lithotripsy
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Kidney Reconstruction
- Nephrectomy
- Kidney-sparing Surgery
Prostate Health
Enlarged prostate, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a common and treatable condition that affects most men as they age, often leading to urinary issues such as increased urination urgency / frequency and incontinence. Our physicians use proven treatment approaches to help patients find relief; these include:
- Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
- Transurethral Needle Ablation
- Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- Holmium Laser Surgery
- Laser PVP Surgery
- Brachytherapy
- Prostatectomy
- Robotic Prostatectomy
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
Bladder Health
When it comes to bladder conditions — from overactive bladder to urinary blockages — treatment options include:
- Ureteroscopy
- Ureteral Stents
- InterStim Therapy
- Botox Treatment
- Cystoscopy
- Cystectomy
- Bladder Resection
- Bladder Reconstruction
- Bladder Augmentation
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter
- Urinary Diversion Surgery
- Urinary Sling Procedures
- Neurogenic Bladder Therapy
Sexual Health
Men’s health services include:
- Diagnosis & Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction
- Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection
- Artificial Testicle Implantation
- Penile Implants
- Penile Reconstruction
- Circumcision
- Sacrocolpopexy
For information on Women’s Health Services, click here.
Genitourinary Cancers
Oncology specialists at Sarasota Memorial's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute screen for, diagnose and treat a range of genitourinary (GU) cancers, including cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testicles and penis.
GU cancer screenings and diagnostics use the latest in imaging technology, including ultrasound-guided biopsies, MRI Fusion Biopsy and 3T Multiparametric MRI. Treatment of GU cancers employs the latest solutions in comprehensive cancer care — from interventional radiology and traditional surgery to robotic-assisted surgery and immunotherapy solutions. Click here to learn more.
Our Urology Team
Under the leadership of robotic surgery specialist and Medical Director Robert Carey, MD, PhD, the multidisciplinary urology team at Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Sarasota Campus includes surgeon Daniel Kaplon, MD, who specializes in da Vinci Robot-assisted surgical approaches for urologic cancers. The team has been nationally recognized for both its excellence and innovation in advanced surgical techniques.
Honors & Awards
SMH-Sarasota was the first Florida hospital to be designated as a Robotic Training Epicenter for urology-led gynecologic surgery, in recognition of the program’s experience and excellence. As a training epicenter, Sarasota Memorial hosts surgeons from across the nation as they study specialized techniques using the da Vinci surgical robot.