{"id":225,"date":"2014-01-17T18:50:00","date_gmt":"2014-01-17T23:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.sites.unc.edu\/urology\/patientinfo\/adult-non-cancer\/"},"modified":"2023-05-02T13:21:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T17:21:17","slug":"adult-non-cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/urology\/patientcare\/adult-non-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Adult Urology (Non-Cancer)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The UNC Urology faculty offer comprehensive diagnostic and surgical treatment for the full scope of non-cancerous urologic conditions and disorders. Our expert specialists adhere to the most advanced techniques and utilize the most recent technologies so that we can provide the highest quality and most efficient medical care for our patients.<\/p>\n

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Female Urology<\/a><\/h2>\n

A wide encompassing area of urology that focuses on the pelvic health of our female patients<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Incontinence<\/a><\/h2>\n

$26 billion dollars is spent annually to treat urinary incontinence; more than on all of the cancer care for women combined.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Male Fertility<\/a><\/h2>\n

Despite urban myths, the male is involved in approximately 50% of infertile couples.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Men\u2019s Health<\/a><\/h2>\n

Common Men\u2019s Health conditions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Reconstructive Urology<\/a><\/h2>\n

Reconstructive procedures to manage conditions like urethral strictures<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery<\/a><\/h2>\n

Minimally invasive surgeries typically performed through small incisions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Urinary Stones<\/a><\/h2>\n

Approximately 1:8 males and 1:15 females will form a urinary tract stone within their lifetime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Voiding Dysfunction<\/a><\/h2>\n

Disruption of neural pathways can lead to problems like incontinence, inability to empty the bladder or, less commonly, kidney disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Adult Urology Specialists<\/h2>\n

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\n Kristy Borawski, MD <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Vice Chair of Education
\nResidency Program Director
\nProfessor of Urology<\/p>\n

\nDr. Borawski\u2019s practice focuses on female urology, urodynamics, neurourology, reconstructive surgery, female\/male incontinence.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Hans Arora, MD, PhD <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Interim Chief of the Division of Pediatric Urology,
\nDirector of Pediatric Robotic Surgery,
\nAssociate Professor of Urology<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Leslie Donnelly Lorbacher, AGNP, MSN, RN <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Brad Figler, MD, FACS <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Professor of Urology & Plastic Surgery
\nProgram Director, Fellowship in Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgery<\/p>\n

Dr. Figler\u2019s practice focuses on genital and lower urinary tract reconstruction. Areas of expertise include male and female urethral strictures, lichen sclerosus, genital skin deficiency, buried penis, hidradenitis, urinary fistulas, and genital malignancies. Dr. Figler completed his residency training at Emory University and his fellowship training at University of Washington with Hunter Wessells. Before joining UNC in 2016, he was Director of Reconstructive Urology at Thomas Jefferson University.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Dave Friedlander, MD, MPH <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Assistant Professor of Urology,
\nDirector of Health Services Research<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Richard Natale II, MD, FACS <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Associate Professor of Urology<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Sarah Nicol, DNP, FNP-C <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Jenny Nusbaum, PA-C <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Minh Nguyen Pham, MD <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Assistant Professor of Urology<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n

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\n Heather Schultz, NP, FAUNA <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Sarah Stanley, PA-C, MHS, MS <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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Fatima M. Tran, MSN, APRN, FNP-C <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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Ellen Tuck, PA-C <\/h2> \n \n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n
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\n Davis Viprakasit, MD, FACS <\/a>\n <\/h2> \n \n

Associate Residency Program Director
Endourology Fellowship Program Director
Director of Multidisciplinary Stone Program
Professor of Urology<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n\n \n