What is Kidney Cancer?
Kidney cancer is a malignant uncontrolled growth of kidney cells. The most common type is renal cell carcinoma. A kidney tumour may cause no early symptoms and can be found incidentally on ultrasound, CT or MRI. Blood in the urine, abdominal or flank pain may also occur. Surgery is among the most effective options for localised disease. In early stages the aim is to treat the cancer while preserving healthy kidney tissue when possible. Depending on tumour size and location, active surveillance, partial nephrectomy, radical nephrectomy or ablation may be considered. Surgery can be performed robotically, laparoscopically or open.
How is it approached?
In Op. Dr. Erol Uçaner's consultation, your history, physical examination and any necessary laboratory tests or imaging are reviewed together. Assessment for Kidney Cancer is planned according to how long symptoms have lasted, accompanying findings and any previous tests.
Treatment plan
Whether monitoring, medication or surgery is discussed depends on the individual. Expected benefits, possible risks and non-surgical alternatives are covered in the same consultation. The suitable plan is clarified in person with Op. Dr. Erol Uçaner.