Urologic Oncology
Cancer can develop in any organ of the urinary
system and the male reproductive system. As with
other forms of cancer, the earlier urological
cancer is detected, the greater the chance of
successful treatment.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers
in American men with more than 240,000 new
cases diagnosed each year.
All of the latest advances in the treatment
of prostate cancer are available at Penn. An
appropriate treatment plan is developed for each
patient based on his needs, which may include:
- Traditional,
nerve-sparing prostatectomy.
- Robotic,
nerve-sparing prostatectomy.
• External beam radiation, in which high-energy rays from a linear accelerator
are directed at the prostate.
- Intensity-modulated
radiation therapy (IMRT), a form of more focused
radiation therapy used to treat targeted areas
from multiple directions.
- Brachytherapy,
in which radioactive seeds are placed (implanted)
into the prostate in the operating room.
- Photodynamic
Therapy (PDT), which uses photosensitizing
agents to destroy cancer cells when they are
exposed to fixed-frequency laser light.
- Cryosurgery.
Other Urologic Cancers
Along with prostate cancer, other urologic cancers
are becoming increasingly common among American
men and women. Penn urologists provide the
diagnosis and treatment for:
- Bladder
cancer – Along with minimally
invasive bladder-sparing treatments, Penn
urologists have experience in creating an “intestinal
bladder” for patients in whom the bladder
is removed.
- Kidney
cancer – Penn
urologists have a wealth of experience in managing
kidney cancer, with an emphasis on sparing
the kidney whenever possible.
- Testicular
cancer – In men ages 15
to 45, testicular cancer is the most common form
of urologic cancer. Penn urologists are experienced
in the latest techniques and protocols for treating
this serious disease.
Directors
Alan
J. Wein, MD
S.
Bruce Malkowicz, MD
Physician Profiles
Andrew
C. Axilrod, MD
Victor L. Carpiniello, MD, FACS
Philip
M. Hanno, MD
Joseph
F. Harryhill, MD, FACS
David
I. Lee, MD
Locations
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
34th & Civic Center, 9 Penn Tower
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Wright-Saunders, Suite 266
39th and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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Pennsylvania Hospital
299 South 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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