Vattikuti Urology

The Henry Ford Vattikuti Urology Institute, led by Mani Menon, M.D., is a comprehensive clinical, research and teaching institute that consistently ranks among the top centers in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. The Vattikuti team is one of the largest and most experienced urology programs in the nation, drawing patients from all 50 states and every continent – including Antarctica.

Offering the most advanced treatments for prostate cancer, kidney disease, bladder cancer, and other urologic conditions, Dr. Menon is known worldwide for developing robotic surgery for prostate cancer treatment. His robotic surgery innovations have made robotic prostatectomy the surgical standard of care for prostate cancer. Since performing the world’s first robotic prostatectomy at Henry Ford Hospital in 2001, Dr. Menon and the Vattikuti Urology Institute team continue to have the longest and largest robotic prostate surgery experience in the U.S. and the world.

The Vattikuti Urology Institute (VUI) smart phone app was built to provide patients with access to the nation's most innovative technology and surgical techniques and caring professionals, with information about the institute and it’s staff, research and surgical procedure outcomes, as well as a comprehensive video player and library. The app also features Click to Call, an interactive Appointment Checklist, native Request a Consult, Messaging and GPS directions to facilities.