Urologic oncology services at University Medical Center
The Urologic Oncology team at University Medical Center provides comprehensive,
personalized care for patients with cancers of the prostate, kidney, bladder,
and testis.
Our approach brings together advanced diagnostic technology, latest-generation
robotic and minimally invasive surgery, innovative cancer treatments,
and multidisciplinary expertise. We work closely with medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other cancer specialists
to develop an individualized treatment plan based on each patient's cancer,
overall health, and personal goals.
From early diagnosis and cancer treatment to surveillance and survivorship,
our goal is to provide compassionate, evidence-based care while preserving
quality of life and organ function whenever possible. As an academic cancer
program, we also provide access to clinical trials and emerging technologies
that are helping shape the future of genitourinary cancer care.
Prostate cancer
We provide comprehensive care across the spectrum of prostate cancer, from
early detection and diagnosis to advanced disease.
Our prostate cancer services include multiparametric prostate MRI, MRI-targeted
transperineal prostate biopsy, active surveillance, and latest-generation
robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy.
The transperineal approach allows precise sampling of suspicious areas
identified on MRI while avoiding the transrectal route and reducing infectious
complications. For patients with lower-risk prostate cancer, we offer
individualized active surveillance using PSA, advanced imaging, and targeted
biopsy to help avoid or delay unnecessary treatment.
For patients who require surgery, we use advanced robotic techniques with
an emphasis on cancer control and preservation of urinary and sexual function,
including nerve-sparing approaches when oncologically appropriate.
Kidney cancer
Our kidney cancer program emphasizes kidney preservation whenever it can
be achieved safely.
We offer robotic partial nephrectomy and other minimally invasive approaches
for kidney tumors, with the goal of removing the cancer while preserving
as much healthy kidney tissue and function as possible.
For selected patients with small renal masses, active surveillance may
also be appropriate. More complex or advanced kidney cancers are managed
through a multidisciplinary approach incorporating surgery, systemic therapy,
and clinical trials when appropriate.
Bladder cancer
We provide comprehensive treatment for non-muscle-invasive, muscle-invasive,
and advanced bladder cancer.
Our services include endoscopic management, contemporary intravesical therapies,
bladder-preserving strategies for appropriately selected patients, and
radical cystectomy with urinary diversion when indicated.
Patients with muscle-invasive or advanced bladder cancer benefit from close
collaboration among urologic oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology,
radiology, and pathology. This multidisciplinary approach allows us to
incorporate the latest systemic therapies, surgery, radiation therapy,
and clinical trials into an individualized treatment strategy.
Testicular cancer
We provide comprehensive care for patients with testicular cancer, from
initial diagnosis and surgery through surveillance, treatment of advanced
disease, and long-term survivorship.
Treatment may include radical orchiectomy, active surveillance, systemic
therapy, and retroperitoneal lymph node dissection when indicated. Because
testicular cancer often affects younger men, we also emphasize fertility,
sexual health, and long-term quality of life as important components of
cancer survivorship.
Advanced technology and multidisciplinary care
Our urologic oncology program is committed to bringing contemporary cancer
care and new technologies to our patients, including:
- Latest-generation robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery
- MRI-targeted transperineal prostate biopsy
- Advanced prostate imaging and image-guided diagnosis
- Robotic radical prostatectomy and nerve-sparing techniques
- Robotic partial nephrectomy and kidney-preserving surgery
- Active surveillance for appropriately selected prostate and kidney cancers
- Contemporary treatments for non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive bladder cancer
- Multidisciplinary genitourinary cancer care
- Clinical trials and emerging cancer therapies
- Survivorship care with attention to urinary, sexual, and overall quality of life
Contact us
To learn more about the Cancer Center at University Medical Center, please
call one of our patient access representative at
504.702.3311. Our patient access representatives are available Monday - Friday, 8:00
am to 5:00 pm.
You may also call the main scheduling line at
504.702.5700, and someone will be available to take your call 24/7.