Minnesota Urology

11/23/2025

After a successful first trial, the second phase is the next step in the approval process. Once approved, the device will be available to patients suffering from OAB.

Dr. Jodi Michaels was the first in the country to implant the Neuspera System, a treatment for overactive bladder (OAB), for its Phase II clinical trials.

11/23/2025

Hematuria, or blood in your urine, should always be evaluated by a doctor. Learn more:

We know that seeing blood in your urine can be startling. Even if you can’t see it with your eyes, knowing that blood is somewhere it’s not supposed to be is enough to make anyone anxious. At Minnesota Urology, we want to find the cause, just like you do. Through years of training and experience...

11/22/2025

UroNav and ExactVu are two of our innovative ways to improve prostate biopsies. Learn more:

One in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer affects approximately 200,000 men in the United States each year

11/22/2025

For men suffering from the symptoms of BPH, UroLift may be a great treatment option. Read more:

Minnesota Urology physicians are skilled in the use of the UroLift System, an innovative, minimally invasive procedure that relieves the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

11/21/2025

Kidney stones can cause extreme pain. Learn more about what causes them and treatment options:

Kidney stones can cause unpredictable pain and can impact your ability to move and function. Our team of urologists is dedicated to providing the right diagnosis and the best treatment plan, and we work with you to reduce the chances of future stones.

11/21/2025

What a great review for Dr. Skemp! Thank you for sharing, Jim!

11/21/2025

Scar tissue in the urethra can lead to urethral stricture disease. It can cause uncomfortable and inconvenient urinary signs. Learn more:

Urethral stricture disease often goes unrecognized or is mistaken for other problems with urination for years, leaving men suffering despite medication therapy. At Minnesota Urology, we recognize the impact urethral stricture disease can have on your quality of life. We have the tools and experience...

11/20/2025

Low testosterone is very common in men and causes decreased energy, lower s*x drive, and erectile dysfunction. Learn about treatment options here:

Low testosterone (also known as low T, testosterone deficiency, and hypogonadism) affects millions of men in the United States. It is estimated that up to 38% of the male population may have testosterone deficiency. Despite these staggering numbers, only 5% of affected men actually receive treatment...

11/20/2025

There are several treatment options for Peyronie's disease (curvature of the p***s). Read more about them:

When it comes to Peyronie’s disease (curvature of the p***s) you need answers and solutions. The urologists at Minnesota Urology can offer you knowledge regarding the nature and course of Peyronie’s disease. More importantly, they can provide you with treatment options to return you to comfortab...

11/20/2025

Meet Dr. Hanson!

Dr. Hanson completed both his undergraduate education and medical degree at the University of Iowa where he also served as the commencement speaker for his graduating medical class. His post-graduate training is highlighted by his residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Additionally, he completed a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Oncology at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle.

Dr. Hanson has had specialty training in both laparoscopic and robotic assisted surgery and serves on the Minnesota Urology da Vinci® surgical team for robotic assisted prostatectomies and treatment of prostate cancer. Due to his excellence in the field of urologic oncology Dr. Hanson was elected to the Society of Urologic Oncology in 2009.

Dr. Hanson is known for his innovative clinical interests as well as for his compassionate care that patients adore.

Dr. Hanson completed both his undergraduate education and medical degree at the University of Iowa where he also served as the commencement speaker for his graduating medical class. His post-graduate training is highlighted by his residencies in general surgery and urology at the University of Kansa...

11/19/2025

There are many causes for hematuria, some serious and some inconsequential. Learn more:

We know that seeing blood in your urine can be startling. Even if you can’t see it with your eyes, knowing that blood is somewhere it’s not supposed to be is enough to make anyone anxious. At Minnesota Urology, we want to find the cause, just like you do. Through years of training and experience...

11/19/2025

Thanks for sharing your kind words about Dr. Brandt, Tammy!