At Tampa General Hospital, our Center for Genitourinary Cancer is designed to provide comprehensive care for patients who have been diagnosed with a wide range of cancers that develop in the male reproductive system and adrenal glands of the genitourinary (GU) tract. TGH is a high volume center for the care of patients with GU cancers such as:
- prostate cancer
- kidney cancer
- testicular cancer
- penile cancer
- bladder tumors
Our team of urologists are recognized for their expertise and use the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques including:
- laparoscopic nephrectomy and cystectomy
- robotic prostatectomy
Multidisciplinary Team
Tampa General’s multidisciplinary team of oncologists, urologists, radiologists, genetic specialists and other medical professionals expertly works together to create a comprehensive treatment plan specifically tailored to your unique needs, the type of GU cancer that you have and the therapies that will best treat it, no matter the severity of your condition. Through collaborations with both the University of South Florida (USF) Department of Urology and Florida Urology Partners, TGH Cancer Institute patients have access to an even broader range of surgeons with specialized expertise.
Expertise in Genitourinary Cancer Care
We are the first genitourinary cancer infusion location within hundreds of miles of the Tampa Bay region, and we encourage integration among specialties and subspecialties to best treat our patients. The high volume of patients that we see every year and the decades of experience that our oncologists have treating even the most complex GU cancer cases have allowed us to practice and perfect our treatment methods, leading to better outcomes for our patients.
Advanced Radiation Therapy Treatments
Our team has expertise in brachytherapy for prostate cancer, sarcoma and gynecologic cancer and is a leader in clinical trials for prostate cancer treatment. Through our alliance with Florida Urology Partners, patients have access to some for the most advanced radiation treatment techniques
Nationally Recognized Cancer Care
Tampa General Hospital has earned “high performing” designation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report for 2023-24, meaning we are ranked among the top 10% of U.S. hospitals. Additionally, we are recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Cancer Care 2023 by Newsweek.
