Urological cancers are a group of malignancies affecting the urinary tract (kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra) and male reproductive organs (prostate, testes, penis). Common types include bladder, prostate, and kidney cancers, which are often linked to risk factors such as smoking, obesity, and age over 55. Early detection via screenings (like PSA for prostate cancer) and symptoms (like blood in urine) is critical for successful treatment.
Treatment Options for Urological Cancer
Treatments are highly tailored to the cancer type, stage.
Surgery:
The most common treatment for localized urological cancers, involving minimally invasive (laparoscopic/robotic) techniques for quicker recovery. Examples include Partial or Radical Nephrectomy (removal of the part of kidney or whole kidney), and Radical cystectomy with ileal conduit for muscle invasive bladder cancer, Radical Nephroureterectomy for Ureteric cancers, Anterior Exenteration for Muscle invasive bladder cancer in females is standard of care by Minimally invasive and robotic approaches.
High inguinal orchidectomy and Retroperitoneal Lymph node dissection for testicular tumors.