Groundbreaking Treatments

The USC Institute of Urology is the first and only academic medical center in the nation to offer FDA-approved high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) as a treatment for prostate cancer.

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Urologic Comprehensive Care

Advanced treatment options for a variety of urologic disorders - bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, urologic preventive medicine, female urology, endourology, reconstructive urology and prosthetics, genitourinary trauma and reconstruction, and pediatric urology.
Ranked ninth in the nation by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals.

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Beyond Language

We are committed to strengthening relationships with our patients from Latin America. With the addition of dedicated specialists who understand and promote Spanish-speaking cultures, we help patients who travel for advanced urologic care feel at home.

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Multidisciplinary Care

A group of experts that consist of surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, researchers, nurses and staff – all with the same goal to advance patient care.

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Revolutionary Technology

We are some of the best and most experienced physicians using advanced techniques like robotic and laparoscopic surgery, blue light cystoscopy and laparo-endoscopic single-site (LESS).
Welcoming new physicians

Jeffry Huffman, MD, MHA, is a professor of Clinical Urology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. Based in Bakersfield, he specializes in the treatment of kidney stones, cancers of the prostate, bladder and kidney, urinary infections, incontinence and infertility.
Top Ranked in Pediatric Urology

We are one of only 11 children's hospitals in the nation and among the top five robotic surgery programs focusing on pediatric urologic care.

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Community Partnerships

We are passionate about reaching out to the community and our patients with events, awareness campaigns and patient seminars. One great example is our Life After Prostate Cancer Treatment seminar. Click below for details.

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A matter of trust

Changing doctors places a patient on a remarkable road to recovery from bladder cancer.

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Pushing the field forward

Inderbir Gill, MD, MCh, founding executive director of the USC Institute of Urology and Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Urology, has been named by Thomson Reuters as having one of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” for 2014.

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About USC Institute of Urology

The USC Institute of Urology at Keck Medicine of USC is a world-class program offering some of the most leading-edge urologic treatments available anywhere. Our expertise in advancing robotic, open and endourologic surgical procedures has earned our program many accolades and impacted the lives of the many adults and children who are in need of truly advanced care for complex urologic conditions.

Bladder Cancer

Bladder Cancer

USC has been a recognized center of excellence for the treatment of all stages of bladder cancer for more than 30 years. We take a multidisciplinary approach in treating this complex disease and design specific treatment plans for each patient. Our team uses the latest technology and most innovative procedures. Keck Medicine of USC has become a premier destination for patients seeking major surgery for bladder cancer.

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Endourology

Endourology

We boast having the largest comprehensive stone therapy program in Southern California. Our team of experts offers extensive experience in endoscopic management of urinary stone disease, upper tract transitional cell carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia and complications of urinary diversions.

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Kidney Cancer

Kidney Cancer

USC urologists are leaders in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for kidney cancer. Our surgeons are among the most innovative and experienced in minimally invasive partial and radical nephrectomy surgery. USC surgeons’ aggregate experience with robotic, laparoscopic and percutaneous surgery for all types of kidney cancers now exceeds 3,500 clinical cases.

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Male Infertility

Male Infertility

We believe having a family is one of life’s greatest joys. Offering patients a multidisciplinary team, caring medical professional and the most cutting edge innovations, we at the USC Institute of Urology strive to make paternity a possibility for every couple.

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Men’s Health

Men’s Health

Our men’s health program provides a full range of treatments for conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, incontinence, urethral stricture disease, prostatitis and pelvic pain and erectile dysfunction. Our physicians have expertise in laser prostatectomy and robotic surgery, among other novel treatments.

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Pediatric Urology

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric Urology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) and the USC Institute of Urology comprise one of the largest groups of fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric urologists in the nation. Our pediatric urologists perform more than 2,000 surgeries annually, amongst the leading clinical care volumes in the southwestern United States.

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer

A key aspect of our prostate cancer program is delivering personalized care that is tailored to the individual patient. We offer expertise across the entire range of diagnosis and treatments: image-guided biopsies, active surveillance, targeted focal therapy, robotic radical prostatectomy, cryotherapy, seed implants and external beam radiation. Our urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and associated health care professionals form a multi-disciplinary team to address the needs of the individual patient.

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Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

USC pelvic medicine experts provide comprehensive care for patients with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence of any etiology, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis and neurogenic bladder. Owing to the entire range of modalities available at our institute, we are able to evaluate and care for patients from diagnosis to the completion of successful therapy at one location. USC urologists tailor a combination of pharmacologic and surgical therapies to the specific needs and requirements of each individual patient.

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Reconstructive Urology and Prosthetics

Reconstructive Urology and Prosthetics

USC urologists are acknowledged leaders for their expertise and experience in treating complications related to urologic trauma, surgery and radiation, as well as common conditions including urethral strictures and Peyronie’s disease.

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Testis Cancer

Testis Cancer

The USC Institute of Urology is a leader in the field of testis cancer surgery. Keck Medicine of USC urologists have made great strides in surgical procedures that eliminate the cancer while preserving a man’s ability to function normally. Our experts have pioneered advanced surgical techniques for the treatment of testis cancer and are often referred high-risk cancer patients.

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Urology Preventive Medicine

Urology Preventive Medicine

Smarter approaches to prevent cancer and disease before they occur will need to become a vital component in the future of health care. In addition to leading in the surgical treatment of urologic diseases, the USC Institute of Urology is also developing innovative approaches or the prevention of urologic cancers and benign urologic conditions, in order to meet this challenge.

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