Urology is the medical term associated with health care related to the treatment of the urinary tract in both males and females, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra, as well as the parts of the male and female reproductive system. Urology claims come from clinical negligence in any of these areas, from substandard treatment to a missed diagnosis.

The most common urological illnesses and surgeries include; prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, vasectomy procedures, surgery to the bladder and the treatment of kidney stones.

Common urology negligence claims

Common examples of urology negligence include:

• Failed sterilisation i.e. failed vasectomy or tubal ligation.
• Post-surgical infection.
• Failed treatment of kidney stones.
• Surgical mistakes which caused nerve damage, incontinence or impotence.
• Misdiagnosis or late diagnosis of prostate, bladder or testicular cancer.
• Circumcision errors.
• Perforated bladder.

How long is a urology claim?

The length of urology negligence claims depends on whether the other party admits fault, the severity of the injury and the extent of the claim for losses and expenses. Straightforward medical negligence claims may settle within a few months, whereas complex cases may take over a year.