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What Are Urological Cancers?

Uro-oncology care

Urological cancers involve organs of the urinary system and include:

  • Kidney Cancer
  • Bladder Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer

Less common types include:

  • Penile Cancer
  • Urethral Cancer
  • Upper urinary tract urothelial cancers

These cancers are more common in men but can also affect women, especially in the case of kidney and bladder cancers.

Who’s at Risk?

Risk factors for urological cancers include:

  • Smoking – a major contributor to bladder and kidney cancers
  • Obesity and sedentary lifestyle
  • Chemical exposure – arsenic, benzene, cadmium
  • Industrial exposure – rubber, dye, and paint industries
  • Family history or genetic predisposition
  • Advanced age – particularly for prostate cancer
  • Poor hygiene – linked to penile cancer

Common Signs & Symptoms

Kidney Cancer
  • Often silent in early stages
  • May present with abdominal mass or blood in urine in later stages
  • Many are detected incidentally during scans for unrelated conditions
Bladder Cancer
  • Blood in urine (painless hematuria)
  • Painful urination, urgency, or frequent urination
  • Irritative bladder symptoms
Prostate Cancer
  • Often asymptomatic in early stages
  • May cause urinary hesitancy, poor stream, or frequent night-time urination

Never ignore blood in urine or persistent urinary symptoms—early diagnosis leads to better outcomes.

How I Evaluate Urological Cancers

Kidney Cancer

Kidney Cancer

  • Clinical exam
  • Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) of abdomen and chest
Kidney Cancer

Bladder Cancer

  • Urine tests, CT/MRI
  • Cystoscopy – visual inspection of the bladder
  • Biopsy of suspicious areas
Kidney Cancer

Prostate Cancer

  • Digital rectal examination (DRE)
  • MRI of prostate, PSA blood test
  • Image-guided prostate biopsy

Tailored Treatment Options

Kidney Cancer

Surgery is the gold standard:

  • Partial Nephrectomy (Nephron-Sparing Surgery) – preserves kidney function when feasible
  • Radical Nephrectomy – for larger, centrally located tumors

Done via laparoscopic or robotic approach for faster recovery and precision.

Bladder Cancer

Non-Muscle Invasive (Early Stage)

  • TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor)
  • Followed by intravesical therapy (chemotherapy or immunotherapy)

Muscle-Invasive (Advanced Stage)

  • Neoadjuvant chemotherapy
  • Radical cystectomy – complete removal of bladder

Urinary diversion options:

  • Ileal conduit (stoma)
  • Orthotopic neobladder – recreates bladder using intestine, avoids stoma

For those wishing to avoid stoma, Tri-Modality Treatment (TMT) is an option:

Maximal TURBT, followed by chemo + radiotherapy to preserve the bladder

Prostate Cancer

Early stage (selected cases): Robotic/Laparoscopic prostatectomy

Advanced stage: Managed with:

  • Hormonal therapy (e.g., Abiraterone, Finasteride)
  • Chemotherapy and targeted therapies

Treatment is customized based on age, fitness, and cancer stage.

Advanced Surgical Techniques: Minimally Invasive, Maximum Precision

Minimally invasive uro-oncology

We offer cutting-edge Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery for kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers.

Robotic surgery benefits

Benefits of Robotic Surgery

Superior dexterity and 3D precision Less blood loss and fewer complications Faster recovery, shorter hospital stay Enhanced functional preservation (continence and sexual function)

💬 Experiencing Urinary Symptoms or Diagnosed with a Urological Cancer?

Don’t delay expert evaluation. With early diagnosis and precision surgery, most urological cancers are highly treatable.

Meet Dr. Pradeep

Surgical Oncologist | Uro-Oncology Specialist
Robotic Surgeon
Focused on Organ Preservation and Functional Recovery

Book your consultation today to discuss the most advanced and least invasive treatment options.
Dr. Pradeep