Surgery


The primary treatment for genitourinary cancer today is surgery. Surgery not only removes the cancer (or at worst, a major portion of the cancer), but also establishes the pathologic diagnosis. The tumor grade and stage, which is primarily dependent on pathologic examination, is critically important to guide subsequent treatment. Tissue from surgery can also provide critical information regarding the types of treatment that may be effective in the future. These studies involve microarray analysis of the genetic makeup of the tumor, as well as special staining and testing sensitivity to chemotherapy in tissue culture.

What to Expect

Bladder Tumor Resection (TURBT)
Bladder tumors begin in the inner lining of the bladder. Most commonly, they grow in a papillary or wart like shape. These tumors are biopsied and removed transurethrally, that is, through the urethra...Continue

What to Expect After Your Prostatectomy
With a robotic (laparoscopic) prostatectomy you will wake up with bandaids on your small incisions, a catheter in your bladder and some abdominal pain that will be treated with medication. Open prostatectomy is associated with a bit more pain and an incision that goes from below the belly-button to above the penis...Continue