Urological Oncology kidney cancer

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The Urology Centre of the LEFKOS STAYROS / The Athens Clinic treats bladder cancer surgically through the laparoscopic technique.

Bladder cancer is a tumour that grows from the epithelial cells of the bladder.

What are thesymptoms

The symptoms of bladder cancer are:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Anemia
  • Macroscopic or microscopic haematuria dysuria or even frequent urination
  • Fatigue
  • Weight loss
  • Urinary tract infections that recur despite antibiotic treatment

What are thecauses and predisposing factors

Although the cause is not known, smoking is the main predisposing factor. Smokers and people with chronic bladder infections are five times more likely to develop bladder cancer.

Other predisposing factors include the following:

  • Exposure to carcinogens
  • Radiotherapy for pelvic cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Men are three times more likely to develop bladder cancer than women
  • Family history

How isdiagnosed

The diagnosis is made by the urologist who will perform the following diagnostic tests:

  • Physical examination
  • Urinalysis to detect blood and/or cancer cells
  • Cystoscopy
  • Ultrasound (U/S) and/or C/T and/or MRI

Howis treated

The treatment of bladder cancer depends on the stage of the disease and is usually surgery combined with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy and/or radiotherapy. Despite the initial improvement that pharmacotherapy may offer, a significant proportion of patients will eventually need surgery.

Surgical treatment immediately relieves the obstruction, freeing the urine output. It is considered the most effective and definitive form of treatment.

INNOVATIVE UROLOGY CENTRE SERVICES

Laparoscopic Cystectomy

The surgical treatment of bladder cancer at LEYKOS STAYRO / The Athens Clinic is performed through the laparoscopic technique, by our highly experienced and specialized urological team. Laparoscopic Cystectomy, as a minimally invasive method, allows the same surgical steps as the “open surgery”, but through smaller incisions, resulting in reduced blood loss, postoperative pain and faster recovery.

innovative services

Physical Prostate Therapy
With Water Vapour

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Laser Prostatectomy
(HoLEP)

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Diuretic
Turis prostatectomy

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Transperineal
Fusion Prostate Biopsy

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High Power Laser
Lithotripsy

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Laparoscopic Unit
Urology

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conditions that are treated

Urological Oncology
Kidney cancer | Prostate cancer
Bladder cancer | Testicular cancer
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Benign
Prostate hyperplasia

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Lithiasis
Urinary tract

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