The Division of Urologic Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has a long history as a pioneer in developing treatments for urologic conditions in adults and children. In 2023, Urologic Surgery faculty and trainees continued this legacy through excellence in clinical care, innovative research and rigorous training programs. The 2023 Urologic Surgery Annual Report highlights some of the many accomplishments in the division from the past year.
Faculty in this division are leaders and pioneers in their field. The long history of innovations and cutting-edge treatments within this division has contributed to its consistent ranking as one of the top urologic surgery centers in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Washington University urologists offer a range of treatment options, both surgical and nonsurgical, for conditions of the urogenital tract. The division is also nationally recognized for its research on detection and risk stratification of prostate cancer. The residency and fellowship programs train outstanding physicians through the expertise of faculty, high volume, diversity of cases and spirit of inquiry.