Urology Cancer Surgery

Overview

Urology cancers may affect the kidneys, ureter, bladder, urethra, and in men, the penis, prostate and testicles. Urology cancers are caused by abnormal cell growth that occurs in the organs of the urinary tract and the male reproductive tract. Smoking is the most common cause of these cancers, particularly Bladder Cancer. Kidney Cancer incidence is increased in hypertensive and obese patients. Top cancers in men include prostate cancer where as Bladder cancer is ranked at number six. Most urology cancers need surgical treatment either alone or in combination with other modalities like radiation and chemotherapy. These cancers carry a fairly good prognosis when patients present at an early stage and treated promptly.

Common Urological Symptoms

Blood in the Urine is the Cardinal Sign of Urological Cancer.

It may be the first sign of Bladder, Kidney or Prostate cancer and it must not be ignored at any age and in either sex.

In addition to that, Cancer of Prostate and Bladder may present with:

Cancer of Kidney may have

Testicular Cancer usually present with lump/swelling in the testis.

Diagnosis of Cancer

Diagnosis is usually established on the basis of:

Clinical Examination
Urinalysis
Ultrasound Examination of Renal Tract. It is the investigation of key importance leading to initial diagnosis in most cases.
Cysto urethroscopy. It is mandatory in Bladder Cancer Diagnosis.
CT / MRI scan

Facilities at Horizon Hospital

ACE Urology Associates (AUA) perform a complete range of Urology Cancer Surgery for early and advanced stages of cancer. They include Kidney, Bladder Prostate, Testicular, Penile and cancers of adrenal glands.

AUA aim to deliver specialised and tailored management to all their patients with detailed counselling and comprehensive follow up plan.

They have access to modern endo-urological and investigative equipment and are supported by an interventional radiologist, medical oncologists and dedicated pathologist.

In addition to cancer work, AUA provides OPD, in-patients, and emergency services for all urological problems, including Prostate Diseases, Stone Management, Male Sexual Dysfunction, Female Urology, and Incontinence.