Knox County Urology
Diagnosis & Treatment of Urological Disorders
Urinary tract diseases can be very painful for both men and women. If you
are experiencing discomfort in the lower abdomen or abnormalities in urine,
it is recommended that you get looked over by a urologist. A urologist
can perform diagnosis, treatment, and even surgery on these conditions
and put you on the path towards recovery.
We provide urological services on an outpatient basis. Our urologists practice
both medicine and surgery.
What Conditions Does a Urologist Treat?
Urologists treat conditions of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra,
adrenal glands, and male reproductive system. Most people visit a urologist
based on a recommendation from their primary care physician. It is worth
mentioning the possibility to your regular physician if you believe a
urologist would be able to assist you with your condition.
Urologists frequently provide treatment for:
- Kidney stones
- Blood in urine
- Urinary tract infections (UTI)
- Male infertility
- Bed-wetting
- Urinary incontinence
- Pain when urinating
- Prostate, kidney, bladder, and male reproductive cancers
- Urinary incontinence
- Pain when urinating
Good Samaritan Physician Network urologists William Vaughn, MD and Bart
DeBrock, MD, are now treating patients with the Urolift System, the first
permanent implant to treat symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction
secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men 50 years of age
or older. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2013, the
UroLift System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate,
while preserving sexual function.
BPH is a normal part of the aging process for men. It occurs with changes
in hormone balance and cell-growth factors as most men naturally grow
into an enlarged prostate. Genetics may play a small role in severe cases,
but typically BPH is associated with age and hormonal changes. Symptoms
may range from mild to severe, depending on the individual.
The UroLift System permanent implants, delivered during a minimally-invasive
procedure, act like window curtain tie-backs to hold the lobes of an enlarged
prostate open. Patients recover from the procedure quickly, and return
to their normal routines with minimal down time. With eliminating lasting
sexual side effects and providing lasting relief, UroLift is changing
the lives of men everywhere.
Good Samaritan Physician Network Urology has been named a UroLift Center of Excellence, meaning these physicians
have achieved a higher level of training and experience with the UroLift System.
Call 812-882-4320 if you have a question about Good Samaritan’s urology services.
Location
Urology Specialists
200 S. Sixth Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
812-882-4320