The Centre of Urology and Renal Transplant specialises in the OPD and in-patient surgical management of all the genito-urinary (urological) cancers using surgical operations/procedures with endourological, advanced laparoscopic and open surgery approaches.
The various commonly performed procedures related to different genito-urinary (urological) cancers are:
Uro-oncology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and surgical management of cancers affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs, including the kidneys, urinary bladder, prostate, testicles, penis, and ureter.
Symptoms may include blood in the urine, difficulty or pain while passing urine, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, persistent back or pelvic pain, swelling in the legs on rare occasions, or a lump in the testicles. These symptoms can also occur due to non-cancerous conditions, so medical evaluation is important.
Treatment for kidney cancer at Venkateshwar Hospital may include partial nephrectomy or radical nephrectomy, with laparoscopic or robotic-assisted approaches used in suitable cases. In selected patients with tumour extension into the inferior vena cava, IVC thrombectomy may also be performed. The treatment approach depends on the cancer stage, tumour size and location, and the overall health of the patient.
You can book a uro-oncology consultation at Venkateshwar Hospital through the official website, hospital helpline, or hospital reception. Please carry previous scans, biopsy reports, blood test reports, and treatment records, if any, for the consultation.
You should consult a uro-oncology specialist if you have been diagnosed with a urinary or male reproductive cancer, have blood in urine, a suspicious kidney or bladder growth, persistently elevated PSA levels, or a testicular lump.
Yes, early prostate cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms. It may be detected during routine evaluation, through a PSA blood test as a screening tool, or through imaging performed for another reason.
Yes, smoking is a known risk factor for several urological cancers, especially bladder and kidney cancer. Quitting smoking can help reduce the risk and support overall health.
A biopsy may not be required in every case of suspected kidney cancer. Only rare cases require a biopsy in lymphoma and unresectable RCC.
When performed, a biopsy examines a small tissue sample to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.
