Urology

What is Urology and Urologist?

The medical department that examines the urinary tract and reproductive systems in men, which can be seen in all age ranges, is called "urology". In this section, people who are experts in the urinary tract and reproductive systems that look at all age groups are called "urologists".

What Does the Department of Urology Cover?

The urology department examines the reproductive systems regardless of gender and age. The urology unit, which examines the kidney, urethra and bladder regions associated with the urinary tract in detail, also examines all organs such as testicles and penis that make up the male reproductive systems. The urology department, which is closely related to the symptoms usually seen after prostate and prostate surgery in male patients, is also closely related to urinary incontinence problems and sagging organs in female patients.

Another feature of the urology department is that it applies different treatments to pediatric patients, unlike adult patients. The urology department closely examines conditions such as circumcision, genetic urological diseases and infections. A comprehensive intervention and treatment method is followed by our specialist doctors in the Urology unit, which has a separate section for children under "pediatric urology".

What are the Diseases Covered by the Department of Urology?

Under the urology unit, the most common diseases are known as bladder cancer, prostate cancer, kidney cancer and testicular cancer. In addition to this, the urology unit is located in the diagnosis and treatment of the major diseases we mentioned, as well as the subject related to every reproductive system.

So, what are the causes and treatments of these diseases?

Bladder Cancer: In bladder cancer, which shows symptoms in the form of clotted bleeding without pain during urination, the first symptoms are strain and burning. This disease, which is more common in men, is also frequently seen in smokers. Patients with suspected bladder cancer are diagnosed with detailed results after endoscopic interventions, and drug or chemotherapy-radiotherapy methods are applied after a serious follow-up and treatment. After the treatment methods and technological developments that have developed from the past to the present, bladder cancer is now a problem that can be solved and healed.

Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer in men is caused by testosterone exposure. The age range of 45-50 is of great importance in prostate cancer, which is also frequently encountered as a genetic disorder. A detailed examination is mandatory in prostate cancer diagnosed as a result of PSA test, prostate MRI and genetic examinations performed in the face of any suspicious situation. Thanks to the developing technology and our experts in the field of urology, our patients regain their health by destroying the cancerous cells without removing the prostate.

Kidney Cancer: With the developing technology at Maltepe University Medical Faculty Hospitals, people can now learn the diagnosis of kidney cancer early with ultrasound and tomography, without waiting for blood in their urine or bloating as in the past. In kidney cancer, which is diagnosed in the early period without any complaints, the existing mass can be removed by preserving the healthy part of the kidney with the developing technology. Thus, while the risks of our patients in surgery are reduced, their recovery processes are also healthier.

Testicular Cancer: Testicular cancer, which is seen in young and middle-aged men, such as prostate cancer, is usually noticed as a result of a painlessly growing mass in the testicles. While making a definitive diagnosis with our ultrasound methods, necessary treatments are provided without any delay. In testicular cancer, in which the tumor findings in the blood are examined in addition to the ultrasound method, if any suspicious condition is seen, the necessary treatment is applied, and when necessary, treatment methods such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are applied.

What are the Urological Tests and Methods Used in the Department of Urology?

At Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals, our specialist doctors apply the most accurate diagnosis and treatment method for our patients.

Holmium Laser, which is a closed prostate surgery method, is used very effectively in the treatment of prostate enlargement. In addition to closed prostate surgeries, our patients have higher recovery rates thanks to the Holmium Laser, which is a more successful method in prostates of 80 grams and above.

In addition, with the Thulium Laser method, the technology is highly utilized, while the tissues closest to bleeding can be cut without bleeding, while the evaporation of the necessary tissues is also ensured. Thanks to the Thulium Laser method, also known as Thulep, patients get laser surgery in the best way, and their recovery process is just as fast.

As Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals, our advanced technology and treatment methods that are developing day by day include robotic surgery, Hifu, that is, the destruction of only cancerous areas.

What are the Diagnosis and Treatment Methods in the Department of Urology?

PSA test, Prostate health index, MRI, Computed tomography, Ultrasound, urodynamic test, cystoscopy and genetic tests are among the first diagnostic methods used in the diagnosis process performed in the urology unit. In addition, advanced diagnostic methods include prostate biopsy and immunotherapy methods. Acting by knowing the importance of diagnosis and treatment planning in urological diseases can enable patients to regain their health comfortably with early diagnosis.

As Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals, it is our priority that our patients regain their health in the best way with our treatment methods after the diagnosis process. In this direction, we offer the best and most comfortable treatment methods to our patients with our closed and robotic surgical methods.

Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals Urology Unit

As Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Hospitals, our patients are diagnosed early and the most up-to-date treatments are applied, thanks to our expert staff in our urology unit and the methods we use with the latest technology. Thanks to our diagnosis and treatment methods, which we apply by keeping up with today's technology, our patients get over their illnesses with the least amount of trouble and also spend the healing process in the best way.