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UROLOGIC HEALTH PROGRAM
Conditions and Treatments
UW Health urologic cancer specialists and our
multidisciplinary teams of medical oncologists,
radiation oncologists and pathologists have
expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range
of urological cancers including common urologic
cancers and more rare urologic cancers. The
multidisciplinary team approach focuses on
and facilitates innovative and effective options,
including clinical trials, minimally invasive surgery
and alternative treatments combined with the
latest research developments. Other services
include prevention, nutrition counseling and
fertility preservation.
HOW TO REACH US
UW Hospital and Clinics
600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792
(608) 263-4757
Urologic Cancer
UROLOGIC CANCER
UW Health Urology is committed to providing
compassionate, comprehensive care to patients
with urological cancers, including prostate,
bladder, kidney, adrenal, testicular and other
UW Health 1 S. Park Clinic
1 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715
(608) 287-2900
genital tract cancers.
Our multidisciplinary team of urologic oncologists,
pathologists, medical oncologists and radiation
therapists work in partnership within the UW Health
Carbone Cancer Center, Wisconsin’s only nationally
designated comprehensive cancer center, to provide
patients with innovative and effective treatments
as well as comprehensive surgical management of
their urologic cancer.
For more information, visit uwhealth.org/urology
The cancer specialists at UW Health are part of a
leading nationally recognized urology department
that offers comprehensive urological care as well
as cutting-edge therapies. Our experienced team
includes fellowship-trained cancer specialists
who work in a high-volume academic setting with
highly skilled support staff. Renowned expertise
and extensive experience with complex cancers
generate the best patient care and outcomes for
each patient. Our innovative approach to treatment
and care is centered on controlling the cancer,
promoting healing and improving the quality of life
for patients with cancer.
UW Hospitals and Clinics consistently ranks in
the Top Hospitals in Urology based on the annual
US News and World Report surveys.
Our Department of Urology offers center-oriented
specialty treatments and consultations in urologic
cancers, stone disease, pediatric urology, voiding
dysfunction and male sexual health.
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U R O L O GIC C AN C E R
Innovative Research. Outstanding Care.
UW Health urologists use state-of-the-art da Vinci ®
robotic-assisted technology to provide a less-invasive
approach to performing complex surgeries. The
da Vinci ® surgical system requires that every
surgical maneuver is performed with direct input
from the surgeon.
BLADDER CANCER
PROSTATE CANCER
NUTRITION AND UROLOGIC CANCER
Bladder cancer is highly treatable when detected early
and UW Health urologists offer the most comprehensive
care, diagnostics and treatment options for patients
with bladder cancer. These options include intravesical
therapy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, as well as
cystectomy, partial cystectomy and robotic cystectomy
for bladder removal. We use the state-of-the-art
Cysview® Blue-Light system to detect bladder cancer.
UW Health urologists, medical oncologists and radiation
oncologists see more than 350 new prostate cancer
patients a year and offer patients innovative techniques
in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Because the
UW Carbone Cancer Center is a world leader in prostate
cancer research, patients may benefit from clinical
trials that offer techniques or treatments that might
not be available at other centers. Treatments include
brachytherapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and
open and robotic prostatectomy.
UW Health clinical nutritionists work in collaboration with
urologists and medical oncologists to provide nutrition
therapy as part of a patient’s treatment plan. Our program
is unique in that the urologists advocate nutrition therapy
for their patients. The clinical nutritionist provides dietary
assessments that help identify any dietary factors that can
help manage the prevention, progression and treatment of
different forms of urologic cancer. Nutritional therapy helps
patients maintain a healthy body weight, improve immunity,
prepare their body for surgery and lessen treatment
side effects. The approach is highly personalized to the
individual patient’s needs.
KIDNEY CANCER
The urologic cancer team at UW Health evaluates
hundreds of patients with early-stage cancers, in
addition to a large number of patients with advanced
tumors. The team discusses all of the therapy options
with patients and their families before making decisions,
so that each patient can achieve the best treatment
outcomes. Minimally invasive surgical options for fullor partial-kidney removal are used preferentially to
provide patients the best cancer outcomes and the
least impact on quality of life.
OTHER CANCERS
UW Health urologic oncologists have completed additional
training to treat urologic malignancies, including penile,
adrenal and testicular cancer. Our team of urologists,
pathologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists
offer a comprehensive treatment approach that may include
surgical options as well as chemotherapy and radiation.
Others services offered include fertility preservation.
E. Jason Abel, MD
Tracy M. Downs, MD, FACS
Andrew K. Graf, MD
Daniel R. Gralnek, MD
David F. Jarrard, MD
David R. Paolone, MD
Kyle A. Richards, MD
Daniel H. Williams, MD