Head’s Message

"The field of urology has evolved rapidly with advancements in minimally invasive and endoscopic technologies. Our department is committed to keeping pace with these developments, providing comprehensive clinical training, and delivering evidence-based surgical care. We aim to equip our residents and fellows with the surgical skills, clinical judgment, and research tools necessary to provide high-quality urological care to our patients."

Overview

Welcome to the Department of Urology at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. Academic urology began at the university in 1971, led by early pioneers Dr. Mehdi Lotfi, Dr. Samad Ghorbanian, and Dr. Fereydoun Shamloo. The first residency specialist graduated in 1975. Initially operating as a subspecialty section within the department of surgery, urology was established as an independent academic department in 1989. The department provides residency training, with residents rotating through Ghaem, Imam Reza, and Dr. Sheikh hospitals. Additionally, the department offers advanced training programs, including an annual fellowship in endourology.

Our Expertise

The Department of Urology provides surgical and medical management for diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system:

• Endourology and Laparoscopy: Minimally invasive management of urinary stones (including PCNL and ureteroscopy) and laparoscopic urologic surgeries.
• Kidney Transplantation: Performing renal transplantations from living and deceased donors.
• Uro-Oncology: Surgical and medical management of malignancies of the prostate, bladder, kidneys, testes, and adrenal glands.
• Female Urology: Treatment of female voiding dysfunctions, pelvic organ prolapse, and urinary incontinence.
• Andrology: Evaluation and management of male infertility and erectile dysfunction.
• Reconstructive Urology: Surgical repair of congenital and acquired urethral conditions, including hypospadias, urethral strictures, and lower urinary tract trauma.
• Pediatric Urology: Management of pediatric urological disorders, including vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), undescended testes (UDT), and complex congenital anomalies.

Educational and Research Mission

• Vision: To be recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in urological education, clinical care, and research, utilizing advanced minimally invasive technologies.
• Mission: To train competent general urologists and subspecialty fellows, provide high-quality medical and surgical urological services, and conduct clinical research to improve patient outcomes.

Objectives:

• Delivering structured residency training in general urology and fellowship training in endourology.
• Expanding the clinical application of minimally invasive urological techniques and advanced surgical technologies.
• Conducting clinical trials and outcomes research on urological cancers, stone disease, and reconstructive procedures.
• Supporting multidisciplinary approaches to complex genitourinary diseases in collaboration with nephrology, oncology, pathology, and radiology teams.