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Session 11: Genitourinary Radiology
Sub-Tracks:
Genitourinary Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Urogenital Imaging, Kidney Imaging, Bladder Imaging, Prostate Imaging, Testicular Imaging, Female Pelvic Imaging, Urinary Tract Imaging, Renal Tumors, Prostate Cancer Imaging, Bladder Cancer Imaging, Urolithiasis Imaging, CT Urography, MR Urography, PET-CT in GU Cancers, Ultrasound in GU Radiology, Oncologic GU Radiology, Functional Imaging, Advanced Imaging Techniques, Interventional GU Radiology
Overview:
Genitourinary Radiology is a vital subspecialty of radiology that focuses on imaging and diagnosis of diseases affecting the urinary tract and male/female reproductive organs. Radiologists use advanced modalities to evaluate structural and functional abnormalities, detect cancers, and guide minimally invasive treatments.
Common Imaging Techniques in Genitourinary Radiology:
Ultrasound (US): First-line tool for kidney, bladder, prostate, and testicular imaging.
CT Urography: High-resolution evaluation of renal masses, stones, and urinary tract tumors.
MRI & MR Urography: Superior soft-tissue characterization, prostate multiparametric imaging, and functional assessment.
PET/CT & PET/MRI: Functional and molecular imaging for oncologic evaluation and staging.
Interventional Radiology: Image-guided biopsies, nephrostomy, ablation, and vascular interventions in GU diseases.
Key Roles of Genitourinary Radiology:
Early Cancer Detection: Non-invasive imaging for prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.
Functional Assessment: Imaging for renal function, obstruction, and urinary tract dynamics.
Treatment Planning: Provides detailed anatomical and functional data for surgical or oncologic planning.
Follow-up & Monitoring: Tracks disease progression, post-treatment outcomes, and recurrence.