Diagnostic tests

High-detail prostate ultrasound with micro-ultrasound allows obtaining images with a resolution 300 times greater than conventional ultrasound, and visualizing areas suspicious for cancer in the prostate, to guide biopsies with great precision.

It is a genomic test that analyzes biopsy tissue to determine the expression of 17 genes present in prostate cancer. It allows for predicting the aggressiveness of prostate cancer and aids in decision-making.

This test is performed on a urine sample and analyzes DNA methylation patterns in urothelial cells of patients with bladder cancer. It is useful for monitoring the cancer and avoids the need for cystoscopies.

After a digital rectal exam, a urine sample containing prostate cells is obtained. DNA analysis of these cells allows doctors to predict the risk of developing prostate cancer.

It is a technique that combines 3-tesla magnetic resonance imaging with ultrasound. This fusion increases the biopsy yield, improving and refining tumor diagnosis.

It is a diagnostic procedure that allows visualization of the urethra and bladder using a high-resolution cystoscope (a thin tube connected to a camera). It allows the urologist to identify suspicious lesions.

Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in the blood is a marker of prostate health. Its levels can be altered by inflammatory or infectious causes, by an enlarged prostate, or by the presence of cancer.

It allows visualization of the body's interior without the use of radiation, thanks to the use of ultrasound. It can be used to view the kidneys, adrenal glands, parts of the ureters, bladder, prostate, testicles, urethra, and penis.

It is an imaging test that detects lesions suspected of being cancerous in the prostate. It allows for the acquisition of anatomical sequences and also studies functional aspects such as diffusion and perfusion.

It is a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows access through the urethra to the ureters and the inside of the kidneys. It is used to diagnose diseases of the ureter and kidney.

Fusion biopsy projects the prostate MRI images onto those obtained in real time in the operating room with ultrasound and allows the biopsy to be directed with great precision to the areas of suspicion of cancer.

Initial contact in consultation with the patient, during which a short interview and a simple examination are performed.

This test measures the amount of urine the patient's bladder is able to urinate per second, the duration of urination, and any possible interruptions during urination.

They evaluate the functioning of the central and peripheral nervous systems. They measure the activity of certain muscles to identify possible pathologies.

It is a blood test that allows the identification of possible hormonal problems that may be causing problems such as erectile dysfunction.

It is usually the first test recommended by the specialist to find out the patient's general health and identify possible problems.

It allows for an in-depth understanding of the urinary system and any existing pathologies. In general, it allows the specialist to see the condition and function of the entire urinary tract.

It is a highly accurate test in which the patient steps into an X-ray machine, and detailed images of the body are obtained. It detects cancer, injuries, cardiovascular diseases, and muscular or skeletal disorders.

To perform this imaging test, the patient lies on a table that slides inside a tube which, using magnets and radio waves, obtains images of the body. A single test can obtain thousands of…

It allows the study of the anatomy of the penis in real time and is also used to study the response to vasodilator drugs that increase blood flow in the penis.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects infection with this virus, which in women can increase the risk of cervical cancer, genital warts (condylomata acuminata), or abnormal cervical cells. In men, certain variants…

Urine cytology is a urine test that examines cells shed from the urothelium (the inner lining of the urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) that are normally expelled with urine. The pathologist centrifuges…

Urethrography, or urethrocystography, is an imaging test that uses X-rays and radiologic contrast to study the anatomy of the urethra in men and women. It is a useful test to rule out the presence of strictures (narrowing), fistulas (connections to the urethra), and other conditions.