A Urologist is a physician who has specialized knowledge and skill regarding problems of the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. Because of the variety of clinical problems encountered, knowledge of internal medicine, paediatrics, gynaecology, and other specialties is required of the Urologist. Urology is classified as a surgical subspecialty, with the following subspecialty areas:
- Urological oncology
- Renal transplantation
- Male infertility
- Urinary tract stones
- Female urology
- Neurourology
- Erectile dysfunction (impotence)
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