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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.

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