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Geisinger's Department of Urology consists of a team of distinguished experts dedicated to patient care, education and research. Under the direction of Daniel Rukstalis, MD, Geisinger's urology program is one of America's premier centers for the diagnosis and treatment of male and female urological conditions. Geisinger is one of a select few centers in Pennsylvania to treat both pediatric and adult patients with urological disorders.

Geisinger urologists are leaders in pioneering and practicing the latest treatment options for a variety of urological conditions, including laparoscopic prostatectomies, using the most advanced surgical robotic technology, as well as cryosurgery and laparoscopic nephrectomies.

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is ranked among the country’s best hospitals for urology care, according to U.S. News’ 2009-10 publication of America’s Best Hospitals...More

Robotic Appendicovesicostomy

Joel Sumfest, MD, department of urology, narrates his surgical technique using the daVinci robot. This demonstrates surgical transference of the isolated appendix so that it can be used as a conduit for urinary diversion from the bladder to the skin in children with cloacal exstrophy or neurogenic bladder, making a route for insertion of a catheter.

DaVinci Robotic Surgery

DaVinci robotic Surgery State-of-the-art surgical system helps your surgeon see vital anatomical structures more clearly.
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Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic Floor Disorders Geisinger's Department of Urology treats a wide variety of incontinence and pelvic surgical problems.
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