Urogenital Cancer

Urology Cancer Surgeon in Ahmedabad

Unwanted or abnormal cells that gradually develop in the urinary tract of the person (mainly kidney, testicles, penis, bladder and prostate) are called Urologic Cancer. If you or any of your relatives are suffering from urologic cancer and searching for a good urology cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad then we are here to help you get the best treatment possible. Dr.Viral Shah is a highly experienced and expert urologist. He is DNB in urology, which is a 6-years course after doing MBBS. He has worked on many projects & many hospitals in Ahmedabad take his consultation for urology related queries.

His expertise covers all urology treatments: Urology stone, All Urology Surgeries, Uro-Oncology surgery, Sexual Disorders, Kidney transplant, etc.


The best part about Dr. Viral Shah is his transparency to the patient, he gives a detailed explanation to the patients so that they can understand better about the problem and its severity. He tells them about the procedures which can be feasible for their treatment. Because of this, the patient is clearly able to see the problem and the solution for the problem.


What is Uro-Oncologist?

Uro-oncology surgery is the treatment for urologic cancer found in bladder, prostate, penis, kidneys, testicles. Urologic Oncologist is a person who specializes in treating cancer for female and male urinary tracts.


What is the difference between oncology and urology?

A Uro-Oncologist is a person who specializes in the treatment of urinary tract for organs like testicles, penis, kidneys, bladder and is does surgeries for urology stone, sexual disorders, kidney transplant and all other urological surgeries. While the Oncologist is a person who is specialized in medical management of cancer.


Management of Urogenital Cancers

Mainly includes diagnosis, staging & management of urogenital cancers like kidney cancer, prostate urinary bladder, testicles or penis cancer

Dr Viral shah is specialized in management of such cancers medically & surgically.


1. Kidney cancer

Majority of kidney cancers are diagonsed on ct scans. it's treatment depends upon the staging.


Most kidney cancers are diagnosed in early stages & it's treatment includes partial or complete removal of involved kidney by open or laproscopic surgery.


2. Bladder cancer

Urinary bladder cancer patients present with complaints of passage of blood in urine.


Its treatment again depends on staging and size of tumor. Endoscopically tumor or part of it removed & sent for biopsy & staging (TURBT).


If there is early stage it is the end of treatment. In advance stages patient may need complete removal of bladder & urinary diversion also.


3. Prostate cancer

It is one of the most common cancer seen in old age patients.


It may be diagnosed during surgery for prostate enlargement. In early stages when the cancer is confined to the prostate gland it can be cured by complete removal of prostate gland surgically by laproscopic or open method in advanced stages it may be treated by hormonal therapy or surgical castration. Regular check ups by urologist & early diagnosis may save you from getting into advanced stage disease.


4. Penis cancer

Cancer of penis is not very common but can be seen as long standing ulcers on the penis.


Its treatment includes biopsy followed by partial or complete removal of penis with lymph node dissection.


5. Testicular cancer

This cancer can be seen in age below 40-45 years. It is diagnosed by diffrent markers in blood and imaging modalities. Its treatment include removal of testis & or chemo and radio therapy


Does a urologist perform surgery?

Yes, Urologists perform surgeries whenever needed. Each and every person does not require surgery and many cases get solved by medicines and preventive measures only.


What surgeries do urologists perform? | What are urology procedures?

Urologists perform prostate procedures, kidney procedures like nephrectomy and nephrolithotomy for kidney disorders, bladder procedures like cystoscopies to cystolithalopaxies, procedures for infertility and other penis related disorders like Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversal.


About Dr. Viral Shah

His expertise covers all urology treatments: Urology stone, All Urology Surgeries, Uro-Oncology, Sexual Disorders, Kidney transplant, etc.

Dr. Viral Shah is an eminent Urologist & Kidney Transplant Surgeon in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

There are many awards given to him, he has deep study and work experience on various projects.


Conclusion:

We hope that we have covered all the answers to frequently asked questions by people in general. If you are still not convinced and want to know more details about our hospital, equipments and surgery then always feel free to Contact Us any time in the day.


If you want a consultation on any of the urology related problems then Dr. Viral Shah is the best urology cancer surgeon in Ahmedabad who can guide you through, so Feel free to Contact Us anytime.