Urology

Diagnostics of urinary tract infections To determine if you have UTI, the doctor may perform several tests that include: Urine sample analysis. Your doctor may want to look for bacteria, white blood cells or red blood cells in your urine. In order to perform the lab analysis, the doctor may ask you to provide a urine […]

What is bladder cancer? Bladder cancer is the development of any type of cancer in the epithelial lining of the urinary bladder, also known as urothelium. Non-epithelial cancers, such as sarcoma or lymphoma may also develop in the bladder. However, non-epithelial types of bladder cancer are not usually included in the vernacular term “bladder cancer”. […]

The two most common types of kidney cancer – transitional cell carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma – affect kidney cells. Nonetheless, they have different patterns of development and outcomes. As a result, the treatment for these conditions varies. Kidney cancer diagnosis To diagnose renal cancer, the doctor may use the following methods: Blood and urine […]

Kidney cancer, also known as renal cancer, is cancer that develops in kidney cells. The two most common types of this condition include transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). They differ by the class of cells that are affected. It is worth mentioning that these cancer types develop distinctively and have different […]

What is a urinary tract infection? An infection that affects any part of the urinary system is known as a urinary tract infection (UTI). The urinary system includes kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. In most cases, infections develop in the lower portion of the urinary tract consisting of the bladder and the urethra. Usually, doctors […]

Ureteral obstruction is a blockage of the tube carrying the urine from the kidney to the bladder. Nowadays, it is easily treatable. Nonetheless, leaving this abnormality without attention can cause severe and sometimes irreversible complications. Therefore, it is essential to diagnose and treat ureteral obstruction in a proper way. Diagnosis of ureteral obstruction It is […]

Cancer of the ureter is the growth of cancer cells on the inner lining of the tubes (ureters) that transfer urine produced in the kidneys to the bladder. It is also closely related to bladder cancer. So, it is better to identify ureteral cancer and start with its treatment as early as possible. Diagnostics of […]

Ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Their blockage can lead to a condition known as ureteral obstruction. This health issue is common and highly treatable. However, ureteral obstruction can cause severe complications if left without proper management. Ureteral obstruction causes There are several different types of ureteral obstruction. Therefore, […]

An undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) is a condition when the testis fails to migrate down from the groin to the scrotum during fetus development. Leaving this abnormality untreated can lead to complications such as infertility, testicular cancer etc. Therefore, it is essential to diagnose and manage undescended testicle in the early stages of a boy’s life. […]

What is ureteral cancer? Ureteral cancer, also known as cancer of the ureter, is a condition in which cancerous cells grow on the inner surface of the ureters. Ureters are the small tubes that connect your bladder to your kidneys. In this way, the kidneys produce the urine, and ureters carry this urine to the […]