Urology
A number of urological disorders such as urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, urethral stenosis, reproductive organ cancers and male infertility are treated in the Urology Clinic of Türkiye Hospital.
Urology specialists working in our clinic provide fast and effective service to patients by using state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment methods. Treatment options may include drug therapy, surgeries, laparoscopic surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and other interventional procedures.
As the Urology Clinic, we care about the comfort of our patients. Our clinic has a modern structure and is designed for the comfort of our patients. In addition, experienced nurses and allied health personnel in our clinic pay attention to the needs of our patients.
The treatments performed in our clinic are not limited to the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. In addition, patient education and preventive health services are offered. In this way, our patients are helped to maintain their health and have a better quality of life.
Since urological problems can lead to serious health problems, early diagnosis and treatment is very important.
What is Urology?
Urology can be defined as a medical branch that studies the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and urethra, while the male reproductive system includes the testicles, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, urethra, and penis.
If you ask what is urology as a word; The word "urology" is derived from the Greek words "ouron" (urine) and "logos" (science).
Urological diseases and conditions are wide-ranging and can occur for both men and women. These include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, urinary incontinence, urethral stricture, reproductive organ cancers, and male infertility.
Urologists offer a range of medical and surgical treatment options to diagnose, treat, and prevent such conditions. These treatments may include drug therapy, surgeries, urethral catheterization, laparoscopic surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and other interventional procedures.
Since urological problems can lead to serious health problems, early diagnosis and treatment is very important. Therefore, if you have any complaints about the urinary tract, kidney and male reproductive system, it is recommended to consult a urology doctor by making a urology appointment.
What Diseases Does Urology Treat ?
Urology focuses on many health problems, including urinary tract and kidney diseases, reproductive system diseases and prostate problems. Below are examples of some of the diseases urology looks at:
• Kidney stones: Stones formed in the kidneys can cause pain, infection and other problems in the urinary system.
• Urinary tract infections: Urinary tract infections are a common health problem especially in women. These infections can cause symptoms such as urinary tract pain, urgency, urinary tract bleeding, and fever.
• Prostate problems: An enlarged or inflamed prostate gland can block the flow of urine and cause urinary tract symptoms.
• Urinary incontinence: Urinary incontinence, urinary incontinence or leakage in the urinary tract. These problems can seriously affect quality of life.
• Urological cancers: Many types of urological cancers such as bladder, kidney, prostate, testicular and penile cancer are in the field of urology.
• Male infertility: Male reproductive system problems can cause fertility problems. By identifying the causes of male infertility, urologists can develop treatment plans.
These are only a few examples, and the diseases that urology examines are in a wide range.
Frequently Asked Questions in Urology
How does urology examine?
Urologists can apply different examination methods according to the patient's symptoms and complaints. These inspection methods may include:
• Physical examination: The urologist can physically examine the patient's genital area and urinary tract. During this examination, sections such as abdominal examination, penis, testicles, prostate and rectum region can also be examined.
• Urine test: Urine test can be used to diagnose urinary tract infections and other urological problems. A urine culture test can help establish an accurate treatment plan by identifying the type and number of bacteria in the urine.
• Imaging tests: Imaging tests such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) can be used to examine the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and other urological organs.
• Biopsy: Urologists may perform a biopsy when a diagnosis of urological cancer is required. This process involves taking tissue or cell samples and then examining them for laboratory testing.
• Endoscopic examination: Endoscopic examination is a method used to visualize the inside of the urinary tract. During this procedure, a special instrument can be inserted into the urinary tract and the interior can be examined.
Urologists can evaluate patients using different examination methods depending on the symptoms and complaints.
How to do a female urology examination?
A female urology examination is an examination for the diagnosis and treatment of women's urological health problems. This examination is usually recommended for women with urological problems such as urinary tract infections, bladder or kidney problems, incontinence or urinary retention.
During the female urology examination, the following procedures can be performed:
• Preliminary examination: The urologist first questions the patient's symptoms and medical history. This is a predictive examination to understand the patient's complaints and symptoms.
• Physical examination: During the physical examination, the urologist can examine the patient's abdomen, genitalia, urinary tract, and pelvis.
• Urine test: Urine test can be used to diagnose urinary tract infections and other urological problems. A urine culture test can help establish an accurate treatment plan by identifying the type and number of bacteria in the urine.
• Imaging tests: Imaging tests such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computed tomography (CT) can be used to examine the kidneys, bladder, prostate, and other urological organs.
• Endoscopic examination: Endoscopic examination is a method used to visualize the inside of the urinary tract. During this procedure, a special instrument can be inserted into the urinary tract and the interior can be examined.
Although the female urology examination differs according to the symptoms and complaints of the person, it usually includes the above procedures.
What diseases does a urologist treat ?
Urologists look at many diseases related to the urinary tract and reproductive system. Some examples are:
• Prostate diseases: Prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, prostatitis (prostate inflammation)
• Urinary tract diseases: Urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, urinary incontinence, bladder cancer, kidney stones, urinary tract stenosis
• Sexual dysfunctions: Erection problems, premature ejaculation, sexual reluctance
• Reproductive health problems: Infertility, testicular cancer, varicocele (enlargement of testicular veins)
• Other diseases: Kidney cancer, urethral diverticulum (sacks in the urinary tract), hydrokel (fluid accumulation in the testicles), urethral stricture.
• Neuro-Urology diseases: Neurological origin bladder diseases, urinary problems due to strokes
• Pediatric urology diseases: Urinary tract abnormalities, testicular problems, undescended testis, swelling, night urination
Urologists are concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of these diseases. They also play an important role in early diagnosis and prevention by carrying out regular medical check-ups of men in certain age groups.
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Ahmet Talha Beşışık M.D.Urology
