Overview

Urological cancer surgeries are a crucial aspect of managing cancers that affect the urinary system, including the bladder, kidneys, prostate, testes, and adrenal glands. These surgeries play a significant role in diagnosing, treating, and controlling urological cancers. Risk factors for urological cancers can vary depending on the specific type but often include factors such as age, family history, smoking, exposure to certain chemicals, and genetic mutations.

Men are generally more prone to prostate and testicular cancers, while bladder and kidney cancers can affect both genders. Surgical interventions aim to remove cancerous tissue, assess the extent of the disease, and prevent cancer from spreading further.

Common urological cancer surgeries include radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, nephrectomy for kidney cancer, cystectomy for bladder cancer, and orchiectomy for testicular cancer. These procedures can be performed using traditional open surgery or minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and robotic-assisted surgery, which offer shorter recovery times and reduced postoperative discomfort.