Urological oncology
Urological oncology addresses cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Stage, pathology and functional goals guide the choice between monitoring, surgery and other therapies.
Treatments in this specialty
Procedure guides
Times are planning guides, not national averages or guaranteed schedules. They reflect published provider examples and patient guidance. The treating team confirms the individual plan, time needed near the clinic and fitness to travel. Waiting lists are not included.
Radical prostatectomy
Removes the prostate for selected prostate cancers, with lymph-node surgery when indicated. Open and minimally invasive approaches are available. A cancer operation differs from surgery for benign prostate enlargement.
- Time
- Provider example: about 3 hours of surgery
- Appointments
- Admission + catheter care + PSA follow-up
External-beam radiotherapy: IMRT
Shapes the intensity of radiation beams around a treatment target to limit exposure of nearby tissues. Used for selected cancers as definitive, postoperative or symptom-relieving treatment. A planning CT is preparation for radiotherapy, not the treatment itself.
- Time
- Course length depends on the prescribed fractions
- Appointments
- Often 5 treatment visits per week
Stereotactic body radiotherapy
Delivers precisely targeted, high-dose radiation in a small number of fractions to selected tumours outside the brain. Examples include certain early lung cancers and limited metastases. Suitability depends on target size, location and nearby organs.
- Time
- Lung example: usually within 2–3 weeks
- Appointments
- Lung example: 1, 3, 5 or 8 fractions
Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
Blocks signals that restrain immune responses, helping immune cells attack certain cancers. It is used only for eligible tumour types and stages; biomarker testing may be required. It is not a general immune booster or a treatment for every cancer.
- Time
- Repeated administrations; duration varies
- Appointments
- Drug example: every 3 or 6 weeks
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Clinical terms
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- Urological oncology
- UroonkologieGermanUroonkologieCzech
Treatments & services
Explore specific procedures, investigations and care services. The clinical team confirms which options fit the individual case.
Multidisciplinary oncology review
Pathology, stage and treatment planning.
Radical prostatectomy
Prostate removal for selected cancers.
Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)
Shaped external-beam radiation.
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT)
Focused radiation for selected targets.
Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy
Immunotherapy for eligible tumours.
Molecularly targeted therapy
Treatment matched to tumour characteristics.
Oncology follow-up
Surveillance and treatment-effect assessment.
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Planning your care
Ask the treating service for a written plan. Appointment numbers and time away depend on the procedure, results and individual needs.
- Does the team need pathology, staging or biomarker review before recommending treatment?
- Ask for a written calendar distinguishing treatment sessions or cycles, blood tests, review visits and possible inpatient care.
- Which symptoms need urgent attention, and who will provide support between treatments and after returning home?
Sources & availability
These references provide clinical background. The guide is not a confirmed service menu for every centre or both countries, and cited organisations are not necessarily RAUQ partners. Confirm eligibility, availability and international patient access with the centre.
Guide content and sources checked 29 October 2026.