Uro-Oncolology
Uro-oncology is a subspecialty of urology focused on the diagnosis, surgical, and medical treatment of cancers in the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. It primarily manages malignancies of the prostate, bladder, kidneys, testicles, and penis.
Key Aspects of Uro-Oncology
- Conditions Managed: Common diagnoses include prostate cancer, renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer), urothelial carcinoma (bladder cancer), and testicular cancer.
- Diagnostic Tools: Evaluation includes blood tests like PSA for prostate cancer, urine analysis, and imaging or endoscopic tests like cystoscopy or MRI to locate tumors and take biopsies.
- Treatment Methods: Treatment varies based on cancer type and stage but frequently features minimally invasive surgery (often using robotic systems), radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted or hormonal therapies.
