"Allowing patients to choose the urologist they feel most comfortable with improves the doctor-patient relationship"

Dr. Cristina García Juarranz, a specialist in urology at Juaneda Hospitals, has expertise in uro-oncology, urolithiasis, and functional urology. As a female urologist, she recognizes that some women may prefer to see a specialist of the same gender, a preference that is also common in other fields such as gynecology.

—More and more women are requesting to see a female urologist. What advantage does this offer?

—Historically, the number of female urologists was considerably lower than it is today. However, this trend is changing, and more women are entering the field. This allows each patient to choose the specialist they feel most comfortable with when discussing their issues or undergoing an examination, which is essential for building a strong doctor-patient relationship.

—What are the main urological conditions in women, and when should they see a specialist?

—In addition to stone disease and urinary tract or kidney cancer, women may experience pelvic floor issues, functional bladder problems, and recurrent urinary infections. Symptoms such as incontinence are common and significant enough to warrant consulting a specialist for a solution.

—What are the primary treatments for these conditions?

—There are medical, surgical, and rehabilitation treatments available to address these female urological issues, depending on the cause and severity of each case.

—As a specialist in uro-oncology, what are the most concerning conditions in this field in our environment, and what are the associated ages or risk factors?

—Currently, in our environment, the most common cancers are prostate and bladder cancer. For prostate cancer, the main risk factors are age—risk increases significantly after 50 years—family history, and being of African descent. For bladder cancer, although it is less well-known than lung cancer, smoking is the primary risk factor.

—What steps should patients take to better prevent prostate cancer?

—It’s important for patients to understand that prostate cancer is relatively common and to visit a specialist to begin screenings according to their age range and individual risk.

—What steps should patients take to better prevent bladder cancer?

—The most important measure is to quit smoking as soon as possible. Additionally, patients should see a specialist if they notice blood in their urine.

—What innovations does Juaneda Hospitals offer in the prevention and treatment of these diseases?

—At Juaneda Hospitals, we provide all preventive and early treatment interventions for urological tumors as recommended by current clinical practice guidelines.

—What is lithiasis, how does it manifest, and what are its risks?

—Lithiasis, or stone disease, is the formation of stones in the urinary tract. It typically manifests as lumbar pain radiating to the abdomen, discomfort while urinating, nausea, vomiting, and sometimes fever or blood in the urine. The main risks include potential infections or deterioration of kidney function if left untreated.

—What treatments does Juaneda Hospitals offer for this condition?

—At Juaneda Hospitals, we offer endoscopic surgery to remove or pulverize urinary stones using laser technology. We also provide extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, which uses shock waves to fragment certain stones, depending on their composition and location, in a less invasive way than conventional endoscopic surgery. Our goal as a urology team at Juaneda Hospitals is to provide patients with fast and effective treatments using all the techniques available to us.

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