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Clinics & services

Urology surgery

Urology surgery

We care for and treat people who need surgery of the kidney, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs.

About us

The Urology Department specialises in conditions of the urinary tract and reproductive systems.
 
We have a particular interest in urinary tract cancers such as cancers of the kidney, prostate, bladder and testis. We also specialise in renal stone disease and functional urology which includes issues related to incontinence in males and females as well as benign enlargement of the prostate. 
 
To speed recovery, where possible, all treatments are minimally invasive using sophisticated equipment. In 2020, we started treating some conditions using robotic technology.

Our services

We perform surgery for:

  • Cancer
  • Kidney stones
  • Prostate disease
  • Infection
  • Incontinence
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Pelvic muscle problems

Our clinics

We run the following clinics:

  • Urologic Cancer Clinic
  • Voiding Function Clinic
  • Urinary Stone Clinic
  • Prostate Clinic
  • Spinal Injury Urology Clinic
  • Urology Nurse Consultant Clinic 

Head of Unit

Prof Damien Bolton

Referrals

For patients

You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health care provider to access this service.

For health professionals

Find out how to refer your patient.

What you need to bring

Every time you come

  • Medicare card
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame

For your clinic appointment

  • Your appointment letter
  • Any special items listed on your letter
  • TAC or Workcover claim number (if relevant)

For your day procedure

  • Responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
  • Comfortable day clothes, such as a tracksuit

Our locations

You may have your surgery at the Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

Check the information you have received to make sure you know which hospital to visit. If you are unsure, call your surgical liaison nurse or contact us on the numbers below.

Austin Hospital

The Surgery & Endoscopy Centre
Level 2, Austin Tower
145 Studley Road Heidelberg

Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

The Surgery Centre
Level 2, Centaur Building
300 Waterdale Road Ivanhoe

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Contact us

Urology

For clinic appointments

Contact Specialist Clinics

For enquiries about your surgery

Contact the Elective Surgery Booking Team

Phone: 03 9496 3750

Email: surgicalbookingservices@austin.org.au

Open hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm 

Postal address

Department of Urology
Austin Health
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg VIC 3084