Hackensack Meridian Health

Urogynecologists focus on female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, handling issues related to the pelvic floor and bladder.

Event to raise funds for urologic research, education and innovation.

The Focal One high intensity focused ultrasound system uses precision sound waves to destroy prostate tumor tissue and spare healthy tissue, reducing the risk of side effects that would lower a patient's quality of life.

“Aquablation is safe and effective based on several years of research,” said urologist Zein K. Nakhoda, MD.

Increased precision, decreased blood loss, and less risk of infection are among the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery, according to Hackensack Meridian Health.

From urologic oncology and pediatric oncology to single port robotic surgery, the Department of Urology team is celebrating several achievements.

"With intravesical chemotherapy, there aren't the side effects we see with intravenous chemotherapy because the drugs only treat the bladder lining and very little, if any, of the medicine gets absorbed in the bloodstream," said Nitin Yerram, MD.