Urology Treatments

Urology Department

Urology is the medical science that studies the female and male urinary tract and male reproductive organs. The diagnosis and treatment of all diseases related to organs such as kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra, testicles, penis, scrotum and prostate gland fall under the specialty of urology clinics. Urology specialists serving in these units are physicians who have received a five-year urology residency training after six years of medical education. At the same time, urologists working in urology clinics, which is one of the branches of surgical medicine, may also perform surgical interventions for diagnosis and treatment, when necessary.

In our urology departments, where the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the male reproductive system and urinary system and disorders due to anatomical or physiological causes are performed, our specialist physician staff and experienced health personnel work. Diseases diagnosed with state-of-the-art methods in our hospitals; It is treated with methods such as medical treatments, endoscopic applications, open or laparoscopic surgical operations and robotic surgery. Kidney stone treatment with camera system (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery-RIRIC), closed kidney stone surgery (PNL system) and ESWL application (lithotripsy) are among the applications performed in our urology clinics. Renal cancers, adrenal gland (adrenal-adrenal) related diseases, ureteral diseases, bladder, prostate and testicular diseases are treated by our specialist physicians.

Our diagnostic methods used before the treatment plan is determined in our urology clinics are as follows.

• Computed Tomography (CT)

Computed tomography is the process of creating three-dimensional images of bones, as well as soft tissues and vessels, by combining X-ray images taken from multiple angles. While the patient is lying on a table, the tomography device continuously rotates around him detects images. In order for the three-dimensional image to be obtained to be clearer, the patient who will undergo computer tomography should not have any material other than the patient's gown. The materials on the patient will affect the rays and cause the image to deteriorate. Again, in order for the image to be clear, the patient should remain still during the procedure. Because computed tomography emits a high rate of radiation, pregnant women or those with suspected pregnancy are not taken to computed tomography. Imaging of stones in kidney, ureter and bladder, investigation of tumors related to urinary system and male reproductive organs and traumas related to these organs are the most preferred situations in urology clinics.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

The process of imaging organs or tissues in the body using radio waves and magnetic field is called MRI. Since radio waves are used instead of radiation beams in MR technique, it can be used safely in many patients. Even during pregnancy, MRI can be performed if deemed appropriate by the physician. MR imaging can be used to detect many diseases that fall under the specialty of urology clinics. It can be preferred in the diagnosis and follow-up of all cancers related to the urinary system and male reproductive organs, especially prostate cancer and benign prostate enlargement. A healthy image cannot be obtained as metal items on the patient will affect the magnetic field during the application. For this reason, the patient should only apply with a gown or should prefer underwear that has no metal material on it.

• Ultrasound (Urinary USG, Doppler USG, Transrectal USG)

Ultrasound is an imaging technique used to examine and view organs inside the body, especially in the abdominal cavity. Ultrasound technique is used in the diagnosis of various diseases, in the treatment of these diseases and in biopsy procedures. Ultrasound has not been found to be harmful to the body and is commonly used to monitor baby development during pregnancy. In addition, it is also used for the examination of soft tissue and the detection of cardiovascular diseases. In urology clinics, Cranrectal USG (TRUS) for the detection of diseases such as prostate gland cancer and benign prostate enlargement, Urinary USG for the investigation of all kinds of diseases related to the urinary system, and Doppler USG methods, which allow the examination of vessels in tumors and similar structures detected in these regions, are frequently used.