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Advanced imaging techniques offer valuable insights into tumor growth and treatment response in uro-oncology. Integrating these methods into research protocols is crucial for improving patient care and understanding cancer progression.

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  • Uro-oncology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Cancer Research

Background:

  • Current uro-oncology imaging generates valuable data for understanding tumor behavior.
  • Utilizing this imaging information can enhance comprehension of tumor growth and treatment efficacy.
  • A review of existing knowledge and emerging techniques is warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current imaging knowledge in uro-oncology.
  • To describe available and emerging imaging techniques for therapeutic evaluation.
  • To clarify the results and utility of these imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of the PubMed database.
  • Keywords included: cancer, kidney, bladder, prostate, urology biomarkers, imaging, ultrasound, CT-scan, MRI, PET-CT, RECIST, BOLD, ASL, gold DWI Diffusion, contrast, F-miso.
  • Analysis of identified publications and citation searching for additional studies.

Main Results:

  • Imaging data, from morphology to functional techniques (PET, MRI), aids in understanding tumor growth and treatment response.
  • All reviewed imaging techniques are currently available or nearing availability in many centers.
  • Ongoing optimizations are expected to further enhance these methods.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging evaluation in onco-urology provides substantial information.
  • Integration into research protocols is essential for continued advancement.
  • These techniques are vital for assessing therapeutic efficacy in uro-oncology.