Pictured left to right: Robert Santa-Cruz, M.D., FACS; Levi Hamilton, M.D.; Brennan Tesdahl, M.D.; Melissa Brown, M.D., FACS; Bradley Anderson, M.D., FACS; Nicholas Hopson, D.O.
No one likes to discuss problems with their kidneys or urinary incontinence, but those experiencing problems are continually reminded of it. Urologists at Monument Health are experts in treating a wide range of these concerns.
“A majority of our practice focuses on treatment of the prostate — be it enlargement or malignant disease — as well as kidney, bladder and ureter cancers,” said Robert Santa-Cruz, M.D., FACS, board-certified urologic surgeon and director of the robotics program at Monument Health.
Monument Health urologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract problems involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra in both men and women. They also treat conditions involving the prostate and other reproductive organs in men.
While one of the first things people think of regarding urology may be erectile dysfunction, or ED, Monument Health specialists see far more of the previously mentioned conditions. “ED is a very small percentage of what we see,” said Dr. Santa-Cruz. “We treat a variety of complex concerns that really make a difference in people’s lives.”
When the condition allows, the team at Monument Health Urology offer minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery options. One of these options includes the use of the da Vinci SP Robotic Surgery System.
“The SP is a single-port robotic-assisted surgery platform. What that means for a patient is that instead of four incisions, they will only have one small incision,” said Dr. Santa-Cruz. “This allows for faster surgeries, minimized risk, shorter hospital stays and dramatically reduced pain levels. In some instances, I’ve had patients go home the same day with zero pain.”
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