Treatments
Urological cancer treatments
Uro-Onco Connect in Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, looks after cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testis and penis, and tumours at the back of the abdomen: from the first tests and a clear explanation of the stage, through treatment, to long-term follow-up.
Prostate Cancer
Often found through a raised PSA test. Options range from active surveillance to robotic radical prostatectomy and radiotherapy, depending on the stage and grade.
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Kidney & Upper Tract Cancer
Usually found by chance on an ultrasound or CT scan. Many tumours can be removed while keeping the rest of the kidney (partial nephrectomy).
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Bladder Cancer
The most common sign is blood in the urine. Early tumours are removed through a telescope (TURBT), often followed by BCG; muscle-invasive cancer may need cystectomy.
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Testicular Cancer
Usually a painless lump or swelling in a testis, most often in young men. Treatment starts with removing the affected testis and is highly curable.
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Penile Cancer
Shows as a sore, growth or patch on the penis that does not heal. Found early, it can often be treated while preserving the organ.
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Robot-Assisted Surgery
Keyhole surgery in which the surgeon controls robotic instruments, used for prostate, kidney and bladder cancer operations with small cuts and a quicker recovery.
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Retroperitoneal Tumours
Growths deep in the back of the abdomen, near the kidneys and large blood vessels. Careful scans and planning come first; surgery is the main treatment.
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