Tumors of the kidneys and bladder (bladder cancer treatment, bladder tumor surgery)

The human genitourinary system is made up of organs that are responsible for filtering blood, accumulating and excreting waste products, and producing and excreting urine.
Neoplasms of the genitourinary system occur between the ages of 40 and 60 years, and are more common in men than in women. Tumors can be benign (condylomas, prostate adenoma) and malignant, but benign tumors tend to transform into cancerous tumors.

Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system do not pose a threat to life, but in most cases they require removal.

Malignant tumors (cancer) can have a fairly aggressive course, depending on the location (kidney cancer, ureteral cancer, testicular cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, etc.), and require immediate treatment.

Malignant tumor cells can spread (metastasize) by hematogenous and lymphatic routes.

Metastases affect the lungs, bones, liver, and brain.

Risk factors for tumors of the genitourinary system are smoking, obesity, high blood pressure, as well as some chemical elements and compounds, contact with which can lead to tumor development, for example, asbestos, cadmium.

Renal parenchyma tumor

There are benign and malignant. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma (Gravitz tumor, hypernephroma, hypernephroid carcinoma).

Causes

The etiology of tumors is not reliably known. Some factors in the development of the risk of this disease have been identified:

Gender and age.
Men get sick more often than women.
Smoking.
The risk of developing a tumor in smokers increases from 30 to 60%.
Obesity
. Obesity leads to a 20% increase in the incidence of renal cell cancer.
Arterial hypertension.
Chronic renal failure
. The risk is especially high in patients on hemodialysis.
Nutritional features.
Medications.
The risk of developing kidney cancer is 30% higher in patients receiving diuretics for various indications.
Genetic predisposition.

Causes of neoplasms

Possible risk factors for the development of benign and malignant neoplasms include:

chronic diseases of the urinary tract (urethritis, cystitis, pyelonephritis, etc.);
urolithiasis disease;
genetic predisposition;
bad habits (in particular, smoking);
disruption of the endocrine system (hormonal disorders, etc.);
injuries of the urinary system (external mechanical impact, surgical interventions, etc.);
exposure to chemicals at work (occupational injuries), uncontrolled use of medications, etc.

Symptoms of neoplasms in the genitourinary system

The symptoms of a particular neoplasm depend on its location, type and nature:

discharge of various types (purulent, bloody, serous, etc.);
pain during urination and sexual intercourse;
pain in the abdomen and lower back;
detection of a tumor by palpation or visually;
changes in the flow and composition of urine;
increased body temperature, weakness, malaise and unstable blood pressure.
Dramatic weight loss in a short period of time

If these symptoms occur, you should not self-medicate: treatment of tumors and neoplasms of the kidneys, genitals, bladder (low or high degree of malignancy) begins with identifying the causes and detailed diagnosis.

All necessary diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests are preceded by a first consultation with a urologist, who will prescribe a diagnosis.

The first consultation includes examination of the patient, collection of complaints and the most complete information on the clinical picture of the disease. Based on the initial examination, the doctor draws up an examination plan - for each specific clinical case, the list of prescriptions is individual.

What diagnostic methods are used at the Energo clinic?

If a particular neoplasm in the urinary system is suspected, examinations can be prescribed using modern General Electric equipment:

Ultrasound (ultrasound examination for the presence of tumors in the kidneys, bladder and tumors in other organs of the genitourinary system): helps to obtain a high-quality image of the tumor (kidneys, bladder, etc.);
CT (computed tomography): helps to clarify the location of the tumor and its features;
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging): used to clarify how much and how tissue is affected, and to determine the presence of metastases in other organs and tissues (for malignant neoplasms).

What else can be prescribed:

urine and blood analysis;
X-ray;
cystoscopy;
biopsy;
consultations with relevant specialists.

A repeat appointment is scheduled immediately after all the tests and examinations are ready, on the basis of which the urologist makes a diagnosis and draws up a plan for further action. The readiness of the results and the timing of the examinations are individual in each case. If the prescribed tests are not enough to make an accurate diagnosis, the patient may be sent for further examination.

Prevention

Good prevention is regular preventive examinations with a urologist.

. It is also advisable to give up bad habits (at least partially), monitor your health, nutrition and lifestyle.

Correct diagnosis is one of the key points in treatment, which serves as the key to full or partial recovery. Of course, to achieve a good result, the diagnosis must be made in a timely manner, so in case of any ailments or suspicions, you must consult a doctor.

Our center conducts examinations for neoplasms and tumors in the kidneys, bladder, etc. in men, women and children (for a child with symptoms of pathology, special conditions are created during diagnosis in order to reduce stress and not frighten the little patient).

For all questions and to make an appointment with a specialist, you can contact the staff of our clinic by filling out an application through the website and a special online form or by calling the phone number listed on this page.

Treatment

Surgical intervention

is the only radical treatment method for kidney cancer (kidney cancer treatment) and the upper urinary tract, which can completely eliminate the disease, while in the later stages of the disease symptomatic treatment occurs, aimed at prolonging the improvement in the quality of life. The choice of type of surgical intervention depends on many factors (size of the tumor, its spread beyond the kidney, general condition of the patient). Currently, all over the world they are mainly trying to perform organ-preserving operations, but only if this is possible.

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Doctor: Brook Yuri Fedorovich

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