Uro-oncology

Uro-oncology is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating and preventing cancers of the urinary tract. As a urologist and radiation oncologist in my private office, I offer extensive experience in uro-oncology.

It focuses on malignant tumors affecting the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. It also covers the diagnosis and treatment of cancers of the prostate, testes and penis.

In uro-oncology, I provide a range of services. These include diagnostic tests such as imaging, biopsies and blood tests to determine the type and stage of a tumor. I advise my patients about treatment options, including surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy. I also provide close follow-up, arrange referrals to the multidisciplinary tumor board and discuss its recommendations with my patients. Throughout treatment, I carefully monitor the course of the disease.

Tumors of the urinary tract, such as kidney, bladder and urethral cancers, are generally treated with a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Modern minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery, can allow tumors to be removed more precisely, with the aim of preserving erectile function in prostate cancer, and may support a faster recovery.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men. Depending on the stage, treatment may include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy or newer medical treatments such as targeted therapies.

Testicular cancer occurs most often in young men and is usually treated with surgery. Depending on the stage and risk factors, chemotherapy—and less commonly radiation therapy—may be needed afterward.

Penile cancer is rare. The tumor may be removed surgically, sometimes in combination with lymph node removal or radiation therapy.

As both a urologist and radiation oncologist, I am committed to bringing these specialties together to provide compassionate, comprehensive care for patients with cancers of the genitourinary system. I help patients choose the most appropriate treatment, explain potential risks and side effects, and support them throughout the entire treatment process.

Uro-oncology is constantly evolving. I keep up to date with new medical treatments and innovative techniques to help achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. Together with my team, I work to apply advances in uro-oncology and improve my patients' quality of life.

• Uro-oncological diagnostics, therapy and follow-up care for tumors of the:
• Kidney and renal pelvis
• Ureter
• Bladder
• Penis
• Testicles
• Cancer is a global health issue. According to the WHO, approximately 14 million people are diagnosed with cancer each year. In Austria, around 40,000 patients are affected annually.
• Approximately one third of all malignant tumors affect the urological field. While urologists are usually the primary contact for diagnosis and treatment, other medical specialties are closely involved in the treatment process, including oncologists, radiation therapists, pathologists and radiologists. In tumor boards, in which I regularly participate at the University Hospital Graz, individual patient cases are discussed interdisciplinarily to develop the optimal treatment strategy for you.
• In recent years, uro-oncology has become a key component of urology due to rapid advances in diagnostics (e.g. multiparametric prostate MRI and PSMA PET) and the introduction of new medications (e.g. immunotherapy, NHT). Today, many patients benefit from early detection, enabling successful targeted and minimally invasive therapy.
• As a specialist in both urology and radiation oncology, you are welcome to seek a second or third opinion from me at any time.