Urological Health

Book your prevention and early diagnosis pathway from the assessment of prostate conditions to various treatment options and specialized follow-up care.

The Sandro Pertini Minihospital offers a urological pathway that includes the assessment of prostate conditions, various treatment options, and specialized follow-up care.

The prostate is a fibro-muscular gland that is part of the male urogenital system.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common prostate condition characterized by:

Predominantly affecting individuals over 50-60 years old.
Narrowing of the urethra, causing obstructive symptoms (difficulty urinating, incomplete bladder emptying, etc.)
Irritative symptoms typical of bladder instability such as frequent urination (pollakiuria), urgency, blood in the urine, etc.
Secondary complications from urinary strain and urine retention in the bladder, leading to infections, hernias, and possible bladder stones.
In severe cases, kidney function impairment and even renal pelvis dilation.

Laboratory tests

PSA
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Creatinine
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Electrolytes

Uric Acid
Blood Glucose
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Urinalysis with Sediment Examination
Atypical Cell Screening on Three Urine Samples (for smokers)

PSA
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Creatinine
Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
Electrolytes
Uric Acid
Blood Glucose
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
Urinalysis with Sediment Examination
Atypical Cell Screening on Three Urine Samples (for smokers)

Specialized urological consultation for:

Assessment and review of Laboratory tests
Ultrasound of the Lower abdomen and transrectal ultrasound, with possible radiological investigations and biopsy in suspected neoplastic conditions
Discussion of therapeutic options (Pharmacological treatment, Conventional surgical approach (Transurethral resection of the prostate), alternative minimally invasive approaches)

Specialized Follow-up Care

Specialized Follow-up Care and repeat PSA testing at 3-6 months, then annually, to monitor the effects of pharmacological therapy or to discuss potential surgical intervention, with specific blood tests, ECG, anesthesiology consultation, and chest X-ray.