Fact Sheets

Prostatic Artery Embolization
Prostatic artery embolization is a minimally invasive procedure to address issues caused by an enlarged prostate gland. Learn about this procedure.
Transitional Cell Cancer of the Renal Pelvis and Ureter
Cancer that starts transitional cells in the renal pelvis and ureter, which are part of the upper urinary tract.
Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is swelling in the prostate gland due to hormonal changes and cell growth during the aging process. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic cancer, also known as stage IV (or 4), is the name for cancer that has spread from the site in the body where it started to another part of the body. Cancer can spread to any part of the body, but it most often spreads to the lungs, bones, liver, and brain.
Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery
Minimally invasive reproductive surgery is a type of reproductive surgery that involves smaller incisions and shorter recovery time. Learn more about these procedures.
Diagnosing Kidney Disease
Yale Medicine has one of the country’s first renal (kidney) pathology labs and deep expertise in diagnosing the disease. Learn how this condition is diagnosed.
UroLift
UroLift is a minimally invasive procedure to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Learn about this procedure.
Penile and Urethral Cancer
Penile and urethral cancers are two rare cancer types that affect the penis and urethra. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Diagnosing Lupus Nephritis
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes rampant inflammation throughout the body; lupus nephritis is the diagnosis when the kidneys are involved.
Urologic Cancers
Cancers of the urinary tract (or urologic cancers) is an umbrella term for cancers of the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles. Learn about symptoms and treatment.