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Diseases of the genitourinary system

Localized prostate cancer (prostate cancer): surgery

Conservative treatment of prostate cancer (prostate cancer) is generally adequate only for patients older than 70 years, with a limited (T1a) stage of the disease and an estimated life expectancy of less than 10 years.

Prostate cancer (prostate cancer): diagnosis

Currently, the optimal diagnostic process for early, and therefore timely detection of prostate cancer involves digital rectal examination, determination of serum PSA activity and its derivatives.

Degrees and stages of prostate cancer (prostate cancer)

The most widespread classification Glisson (there are five gradations, depending on the degree of loss of cell differentiation). The Glisson index is calculated by summing the two most common categories in the preparation, it has an important diagnostic and prognostic significance.

Prostate cancer (prostate cancer)

Prostate cancer (prostate cancer) is a malignant tumor that originates from the glandular epithelium of alveolar-tubular structures predominantly in the peripheral zone of the prostate and occurs more often in older men.

Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer begins as a bulky scrotal formation, which can be painful. The diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasonography and biopsy. Treatment includes orchiectomy and sometimes lymphadenectomy, sometimes accompanied by radiation therapy and chemotherapy, depending on the histological structure and stage.  

Bladder cancer surgery

Transurethral resection of the bladder is the main method of treating its superficial neoplasms. The operation is performed in conditions of local (epidural) or general anesthesia. It should always begin and end with bimanual palpation of the bladder for staging the disease, detecting intraperitoneal perforation.

Adjuvant chemo-and immunotherapy for bladder cancer

Adjuvant therapy of bladder cancer is carried out by local administration of chemo- or immune drugs, which virtually eliminates the risk of complications of systemic treatment of bladder cancer.

Treatment of bladder cancer

Bladder cancer treatment involves a complex. Treatment depends on the stage determined by the TNM classification and includes surgical intervention, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Symptoms and Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer

Bladder cancer - Symptoms are typical: hematuria, pain in the bladder, rapid urination. Such signs as pain in the side, pain in the bones speak of metastases of bladder cancer

Bladder Cancer: An Overview of Information

Tumors of the bladder in 98% of patients develop from epithelial cells, and the main nosological form of the disease (more than 90% of cases) is transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder.

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