Urology

Urology Expert Witness

A Urology expert witness is a Urologist (Urological Surgeon) who testifies on surgical treatment of disease of the kidney, ureter, bladder, and prostate.  Urology is a surgical field dealing with the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the urinary tract of both males and females. Urologists are Medical Doctors (M.D.s) who undertake five years of specialty training during a postgraduate residency in Urology. Those who successfully pass their board examination are eligible for certification by the American Board of Urology. Urologists manage non-surgical disease of the urinary tract such as infections and prostate enlargement, though they also manage surgical issues such as prostatectomy, renal cancer, and ureteral stenting. Urologists also handle reproductive problems in men while Gynecologists specializing in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility manage similar issues in women. Urologists may elect to subspecialize in one of two fields. Pediatric Urology deals with the treatment of urological disease and congenital urological anomalies in children. Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) specialists treat pelvic floor issues such as incontinence, organ prolapse, fistulas, and pelvic pain. Each of these areas may be addressed by a Urology expert witness.

Litigation against Urological Surgeons is less frequent than in other surgical specialties, though it does occur. Typical allegations include failure to diagnose and/or treat various urological conditions. The diagnosis and management of prostate cancer is also an emerging area in plaintiff claims.  An experienced Urology expert witness is a critical first step for evaluating any claim.

Urology Case Matter

Elite Medical Experts reviews all aspects of Urology litigation and consultation, including:

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Fecal incontinence
  • Cystocele
  • Rectocele
  • Uterine prolapse (procidentia)
  • Vaginal mesh erosion
  • Vesicovaginal fistula
  • Rectovaginal fistula
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Vesicoureteral reflux
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Sexually-transmitted diseases
  • Nephrolithiasis (kidney stone) and ureterolithiasis (ureteral stone)
  • Genitourinary trauma
  • Bladder cancer
  • Renal cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Robotic urological surgery
  • Renal transplant surgery
  • Male sexual dysfunction and male infertility

Due to the complex range of topics in Urology, an experienced Board-Certified Urology expert witness from a top university medical center is a critical resource for challenging assignments. To secure a hand-selected Urology expert witness who is ready to work with you, please contact Elite Medical Experts and speak with a physician or nurse on Elite’s experienced Case Strategy Team today.

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Dr. Burton Bentley II, the CEO of Elite Medical Experts, is a nationally renowned authority on medical liability, informed consent, and complex issues at the intersections of medicine, law, and business. As a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Bentley founded Elite Medical Experts in 2010 while overseeing nearly a decade of year-over-year growth. Dr. Bentley also developed and patented a commercial medical device and co-founded Consent Spectrum, a state-of-the-art digital platform for informed consent in aesthetic medical procedures.  Outside of Elite, Dr. Bentley can be found spending time with his family and riding horses in Tucson’s riverbeds and deserts.

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