Welcome to the Department of Urology
The Department of Urology at the University of the Free State (UFS) is a centre of excellence dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of congenital abnormalities, diseases and cancers, affecting the urinary system in both men women and children, Combining advanced clinical practice with academic leadership, we deliver comprehensive, evidence-based urological care while training the next generation of specialist clinicians.
Urology is a highly specialised surgical and medical discipline that spans preventive care, complex diagnostics, minimally invasive procedures, and reconstructive interventions. Our department manages a wide spectrum of conditions, including urinary tract disorders, urological cancers, stone disease, male reproductive health, functional urology, and infections of the genitourinary system. Through modern technologies and multidisciplinary collaboration, we ensure patients receive safe, precise, and patient-centred treatment.
Clinical Excellence in Urological Care
We provide specialist urological services and training grounded in scientific rigor and clinical integrity. From outpatient evaluation to advanced surgical intervention, our team integrates diagnostic imaging, endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques, and medical management to optimise outcomes. Our approach prioritises early detection, personalised care pathways, and continuity of treatment across all levels of healthcare.
Training Future Leaders in Urology
The Department of Urology is committed to developing highly skilled specialists through structured postgraduate education. Our MMed in Urology programme offers rigorous academic training combined with extensive supervised clinical exposure. Trainees gain competence in operative urology, clinical decision-making, research methodology, and professional practice, preparing them to meet national and international standards of specialist care.
Advancing Urological Science
Through ongoing academic activity and building expertise through networking with Urology departments in USA and Europe, the department contributes to innovation reconstructive Urology which include repair of urethral strictures Our commitment to advanced patient care and industry innovation is exemplified by the integration of state-of-the-art robotic surgery at Universitas Academic Hospital, utilising the Versius Surgical Robotic System to enable minimally invasive, precision urological procedures with improved surgical outcomes and faster patient recovery. Our work supports improved diagnostics, surgical techniques, and service delivery models that respond to the evolving needs of patients and healthcare environments.
In the discipline of Urology, excellence is defined by precision, compassion, and leadership in urological health. The Department of Urology creates an environment where expertise is developed and refined through collaboration with international experts. The Sub specialty training curriculum ensure cutting-edge clinical exposure in the fields of urooncology, urogynaecology. A rigorous academic development, and collaborative practice, we prepare professionals to lead in modern urological care.
If you need any further information on our programmes, services, and research opportunities, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Urology directly.