Urologist in Essendon, Melbourne

Expert Urologist Serving Essendon and Inner North-Western Melbourne

Essendon and the inner north-western suburbs are well-served by Dias Urology, providing specialist urological care without the need to travel to the city centre. Dr Brendan Dias, a FRACS-qualified urologist with subspecialty training in robotic surgery and uro-oncology, welcomes patients from Essendon, Moonee Ponds, Ascot Vale, and surrounding communities.

Our Maribyrnong consulting rooms are located just minutes from Essendon, offering modern facilities in a comfortable, private setting. We understand that urological concerns can be sensitive, and our practice is designed to ensure your comfort and privacy throughout your care journey.

Advanced Prostate Care

Prostate health represents a major focus of our practice, with many Essendon patients seeking expertise for conditions ranging from benign prostatic hyperplasia to prostate cancer. Dr Dias offers thorough assessment including PSA evaluation, clinical examination, and when indicated, MRI-fusion targeted prostate biopsy for accurate diagnosis.

For men diagnosed with prostate cancer, robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy represents the gold standard surgical treatment. This minimally invasive approach offers excellent cancer control whilst preserving urinary continence and sexual function where possible. Most patients return home within 24-48 hours and resume normal activities within weeks.

Benign prostate enlargement affects many men as they age, causing bothersome urinary symptoms. We offer multiple treatment pathways including medication management and surgical options such as HoLEP, Rezum, and UroLift—each suited to different patient needs and preferences.

Kidney Stone Expertise

Kidney stones affect approximately one in ten Australians during their lifetime, and prompt treatment is essential to relieve pain and prevent complications. Our practice provides comprehensive stone management from acute presentations through to preventive care for recurrent stone formers.

Treatment options are tailored to individual stone characteristics. Shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) works well for smaller kidney stones, ureteroscopy with laser fragmentation effectively treats ureteric stones, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) provides efficient clearance for large stone burdens.

For patients experiencing recurrent stones, metabolic evaluation identifies underlying causes and guides preventive strategies. Understanding the factors contributing to stone formation allows targeted interventions to reduce future risk.

Uro-Oncology Services

Cancer diagnosis requires expert management and a compassionate approach. Dr Dias provides comprehensive care for urological cancers including bladder, kidney, prostate, and testicular tumours, working within multidisciplinary teams when additional treatments are required.

Bladder cancer is managed with treatments ranging from transurethral resection (TURBT) for superficial tumours to robotic cystectomy for muscle-invasive disease. We use enhanced detection techniques including blue light cystoscopy to improve tumour visualisation and ensure complete treatment.

Kidney cancer surgery increasingly utilises robotic techniques, allowing tumour removal whilst preserving healthy kidney tissue. Robotic partial nephrectomy is the treatment of choice for suitable tumours, offering excellent oncological outcomes with minimal impact on kidney function.

Men's Health and General Urology

Our practice provides expert care across the full spectrum of urological conditions. Vasectomy procedures are performed in a comfortable outpatient setting, with options for sedation if preferred. Most men return to desk work within a few days and resume physical activities within a week.

We also treat testicular conditions including hydrocoele and varicocele, urinary tract infections, haematuria (blood in urine), and male incontinence. For men who have developed incontinence following prostate surgery, treatment options include male slings and artificial urinary sphincters.

Urethral stricture disease requires specialist management. We offer endoscopic treatment for simple strictures and reconstructive surgery for complex cases, including robotic-assisted buccal graft urethroplasty when indicated.

Reconstructive and Dialysis Access Surgery

For patients with chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis, we provide arteriovenous fistula and graft formation to establish reliable vascular access. We also manage complications such as stenosis and thrombosis, helping maintain functional dialysis access over time.

Convenient Access from Essendon

Our Maribyrnong clinic is ideally located for Essendon residents, with easy access via Mount Alexander Road and Maribyrnong Road. The drive typically takes just 5-10 minutes, with free parking available on site. We're also accessible by public transport, with tram and bus services to the Maribyrnong area.

When surgical treatment is required, Dr Dias operates at nearby private hospitals including John Fawkner Private Hospital and Western Private Hospital. We work with all major health funds and can provide cost estimates prior to any procedure.