Uro
Medical abbreviation · Medical Specialty
| Stands for | Urology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
Uro stands for Urology, a medical specialty abbreviation.
Specialty dealing surgically and medically with the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and male reproductive organs, treating kidney stones, urinary incontinence, enlarged prostate, urologic cancers and male infertility. US urology residency typically lasts five to six years.
Example: Uro consulted for an obstructing 8 mm stone with fever; stent placement tonight.
Usage notes
Urologists perform many minimally invasive and robotic operations, such as robotic prostatectomy. Female urology overlaps with urogynecology. The American Urological Association (AUA) publishes guidelines. Kidney diseases treated medically, such as glomerulonephritis, belong to nephrology instead.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.