26^th Global Nephrology, Urology and Kidney Failure Congress

Kidney Urology

Epidemic proportions have been reached in Kidney disease due to an increase in diabetes, hypertensive disease, and obesity. Urologic diseases include prostate cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in men. The urinary and reproductive tracts are closely linked, and disorders of one often affect the other. One of the primary concerns addressed in kidney urology is kidney stones, which are solid crystalline deposits that form in the kidneys and can cause severe pain and urinary obstruction. Urologists specializing in kidney urology are skilled in diagnosing kidney stones through imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT scans, and intravenous pyelography. Treatment options for kidney stones may include conservative measures such as increased fluid intake and pain management, as well as minimally invasive procedures like shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy to remove or break up stones. Another important aspect of kidney urology is the management of kidney cancer, which can originate in the renal parenchyma or renal pelvis. Urologists are trained in performing surgical procedures such as partial or radical nephrectomy to remove cancerous tumors while preserving kidney function whenever possible. Additionally, kidney urologists collaborate closely with oncologists and radiologists to develop comprehensive treatment plans that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy for advanced cases of kidney cancer.