Medical Services related to William Woodruff Roberts MD

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia is a condition commonly encountered by men as they age. At the University of Michigan, our experts use the latest methods to treat BPH.

Kidney Stones

At the University of Michigan Health System, our Department of Urology’s Endourology, Kidney Stone and Lithotriptor Program offers a comprehensive stone program that provides patients services across the entire spectrum of care including diagnostic tests, metabolic care and management, and nonsurgical and surgical therapies.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

The most effective of the commonly performed procedures for kidney stones is percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and is the best procedure for large and or complex stones. 

Prostatitis

Prostatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the pelvic floor in men. The expert urologists at the University of Michigan can help you recover from prostatitis quickly.

Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL)

The most commonly performed surgery for kidney stones is shockwave lithotripsy. With this procedure, stones in the kidney and ureter are pulverized into small fragments by means of short-duration, high-energy shockwaves that are produced outside the body by a lithotripter. 

Ureteroscopy

Ureteroscopy is a minimally invasive method to treat stones located in the kidney or ureter.  It is performed in the operating room with general or spinal anesthesia, and is typically an out-patient procedure (you go home the same day).