Urology is related to the medical problems in males and female urinary tract systems and male reproductive organ issues. Like other body parts, these organs are also prone to many types of diseases and cancers.
A urologist is a qualified medical professional who treats urological disorders. Further, a urological oncologist specializes in treating urological cancers. He doesn’t only treat but diagnose and stage urological cancer. Surgery is usually the first step of any urological cancer treatment in which the deformed tissue is separated from the body part. As the case requires, different treatments like immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy are used.
Symptoms Of Urological Cancers
Not all urological cancers have the same symptoms. Symptoms related to urine and its passage is mainly related to kidney or bladder cancer. Further, pain in the lower body can be indicative to any urological cancers. The significant symptoms related to urological cancers include:
- Pelvic pains and discomfort
- Blood in urine and changed urine color
- Issues with urination like changed urination habits changed urine stream, and painful urination
- Skin symptoms like rashes or lumps
- Weight loss and reduced appetite
Different Types Of Urological Cancers
- Bladder Cancer: Bladder cancer is related to the urinary bladder that collects the urine from our body. Different cell mutations can cause bladder cancer. It is more prominent in men than women. The early detection of bladder cancer is synonyms to any possible change in urine color and its discharge. Surgeries and different therapies are employed to cure bladder cancer.
- Kidney Cancer: Kidneys filter blood in our body. Any DNA mutations lead to kidney cancer that requires immediate attention. An average human has two kidneys. Thus, cancer affecting one or both kidneys is kidney cancer and is the most common form of urological cancer.
- Penile Cancer:It is rare cancer that occurs in the penis in males. The penis is a soft tissue organ that excretes urine and carries semen when sexually aroused. It can be treated using simple techniques, and in some cases, the penis needs to be removed surgically.
- Testicular Cancer:Testes in males are responsible for male hormones and sperm formulation. It occurs due to the mutation of germ cells in males. They can be treated using surgery and simple cancer treatments.
- Prostate Cancer:It is another most prominent cancer in men. The prostate gland is responsible for producing seminal fluid for sperms transportation. Your doctor can advise you on the treatment of prostate cancer based on its development and stage.
Treatment Of Urological Cancers
- Cystectomy: It is a surgical procedure for treating bladder cancer. It can remove the entire bladder (radical cystectomy) or part of the bladder (partial cystectomy). Reconstructive surgery is performed in case of complete bladder removal. This, thus, facilitates the easy passage of urine from the body. It can be done through laparoscopic surgery or making a small incision in the abdomen.
- Nephrectomy: It is a surgical procedure for treating kidney cancer. A radical nephrectomy is performed to remove the entire kidney in case of advanced cancer. Another type is partial nephrectomy, in which affected kidney cells are removed. It can be done through laparoscopic surgery or open surgery.
- Penile cancer is treated by performing surgery on the male sex organ. Other treatments like radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy are also helpful in penile cancer treatment. Depending on the spread of cancer, the penis needs to be surgically removed in exceptional cases.
- Radical Inguinal Orchiectomy: Testicular cancer is treated using Radical Inguinal Orchiectomy. It is done to remove the entire testicle along with the cancer cells. In this process, the spermatic cord is also removed, which connects the testicle to the abdomen. Another process is Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection, in which cancer-affected lymph nodes near to testicles are also removed.
- Prostatectomy:It is a surgical procedure for treating prostate cancer. It is done to remove the entire prostate in men that is affected by cancer.
How To Prevent Urological Cancer?
- Go for regular medical checkups for the early detection of any cancer development in your body.
- Always go for a healthy lifestyle and nutritious diet rich in fruits, green leafy vegetables, etc
- Practice regular exercise to maintain overall well-being and keep obesity away from you.
- Reduce smoking and alcohol consumption as it severely affects your urological system.
Urinary Fistula Testing Procedure.
Depending on the location of the fistula the doctor may examine the lower colon or conduct-
- Radionuclide cystogram
- Retrograde cystogram
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Computed tomography scan
- Ultrasound test
- Retrograde pyrography
- Intravenous urography
- Treatment procedure
- Conservative therapy
