When Oregon urologist Dr. John Barry was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he traveled 1,969 miles to the world's most experienced team at the Vattikuti Urology Institute.
Urology
From revolutionary prostate cancer treatment to routine urologic care, our team is ready to meet your needs and exceed your expectations.
When you are facing a urologic condition, especially a life-threatening one like prostate cancer, you want to know that you are in good hands. That your team is ready to meet any challenge – to not only save your life but to also preserve your quality of life. The Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute, led by world renowned surgeon Mani Menon, M.D., offers the most advanced treatments for urologic conditions and care tailored to your personal goals and needs.
We also offer advanced, personalized treatment for the following conditions:
Dr. Menon is known worldwide for pioneering robotic surgery for prostate cancer, a procedure that successfully removes the cancer, while offering a high probability of preserving sexual function and urinary control. His innovations have made robotic prostatectomy the surgical standard of care for prostate cancer. Since performing the first robotic prostatectomy at Henry Ford Hospital in 2001, the Vattikuti Urology Institute team remains the world’s most experienced, performing more than 7,000 procedures. We also continue to innovate techniques to improve recovery time and results for our patients.
Patients seeking the best care have traveled to Detroit from all 50 states and every continent – including Antarctica – to receive treatment from the urologists at Henry Ford. With our innovative, multidisciplinary approach, we are also the training center for surgeons around the globe in robotic prostate surgery, kidney and adrenal surgery, bladder surgery and pediatric urologic procedures.
