Blood in urine
Visible hematuria or blood found on testing, even if it happens once.
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Bladder oncology
Bladder cancer: diagnosis and surveillance.
Evaluate blood in urine, bladder lesions, and confirmed disease through cystoscopy, resection, pathology, and risk classification.
Blood in urine does not always mean cancer, but it needs evaluation. When a lesion is present, cystoscopy and tissue analysis determine type, grade, and muscle invasion—central facts for treatment and follow-up.
10+ years
of clinical and surgical experience
7,000+
cases treated
International training
Argentina, Spain, and the United Kingdom
Advanced specialist care
When to consult
Imaging finding
A bladder lesion seen on ultrasound, CT, or another study.
Diagnosis or recurrence
Review prior resection, pathology, and surveillance plan.
Structured evaluation
From suspicion to risk
Diagnosis requires direct visualization and tissue when indicated.
01
Evaluate hematuria
Infection, stones, medication, smoking, and other causes are considered.
02
Visualize the bladder
Cystoscopy identifies abnormal areas and guides sampling.
03
Analyze tissue
Transurethral resection and pathology define type, grade, and depth.
04
Classify and follow
Recurrence and progression risk guide additional treatment and surveillance.
Informed decisions
Treatment depends on risk
Non-muscle-invasive and muscle-invasive disease follow different pathways.
Transurethral resection
An endoscopic procedure to remove and analyze visible lesions.
Intravesical treatment
Medication placed in the bladder for selected risk groups.
Major surgery
Cystectomy and urinary diversion when extent and risk indicate.
Multidisciplinary care
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation may be part of the plan.
Prepare for your visit
What to bring
- Cystoscopy and resection reports
- Full pathology and slides, if available
- CT or other imaging
- Medication list, especially blood thinners
Explore related pathways
Safety notice
Heavy bleeding, clots with difficulty urinating, fever, marked weakness, or inability to empty the bladder require urgent care.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to prepare your next step.
No. Infection, stones, inflammation, medication, and other causes are possible, but the symptom still deserves evaluation.
Medical reference sources
Educational content remains reviewable. Guidelines support the conversation but do not replace individual clinical judgment.
The information on this page does not replace a medical consultation. If you have blood in your urine, urinary retention, fever, severe pain, or an elevated PSA, request an evaluation with a urologist.