{"id":4157,"date":"2018-01-03T18:34:56","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T18:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/?page_id=4157"},"modified":"2019-04-15T05:25:49","modified_gmt":"2019-04-15T05:25:49","slug":"cancer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/ureter\/cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ureteral Obstruction and Hydronephrosis in Cancer Patients: Urgent Treatment in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Ureteral Obstruction and Hydronephrosis in Patients with Cancer: Experienced Specialists in New York<\/h1>\n<p>by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/about\/urologists\/dr-alex-shteynshlyuger\/\">Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger<\/a>, a board-certified urologist, and specialist in the treatment of urinary problems in men and women including frequent urination, burning with urination and urinary retention.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/appointments\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>&nbsp;or if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/second-opinion-urologist-nyc\/\">second opinion<\/a>, please<a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/contactus\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;or call: <a onclick=\"goog_report_conversion ('tel: 6466634151')\" href=\"tel:6466634151\" data-rc-number=\"6466634151\"><span class=\"style2 redish number\">646-663-4151<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Why Should Patients with Cancer Have Treatment for Ureteral Obstruction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3501\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-540x360.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2016\/07\/shutterstock_136065209-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> Many patients with various cancers (ureteral cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer, lymphoma, etc) that occur within the abdomen, pelvis, or retroperitoneum can develop <strong>ureteral obstruction and hydronephrosis<\/strong>.&nbsp; It is particularly important for patients with various cancers to have <strong>prompt treatment for ureteral obstruction<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Many cancer therapies such as chemotherapy are <strong>dosed based on kidney function<\/strong>.&nbsp; If the kidney function is impaired, only small doses of chemotherapy can be delivered.&nbsp;<strong> Smaller than the optimal dose of chemotherapy is not as effective as full dose chemotherapy;<\/strong> at the same time, side effects of chemotherapy can be worse in patients with impaired kidney function due to ureteral obstruction than usual.<\/p>\n<p>Only by maximizing kidney function in patients with malignancy who require chemotherapy can the benefit of chemotherapy be maximized.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/kidney-stones\/ureteral-stent\/\">Insertion of ureteral stents<\/a> in patients with a ureteral obstruction due to malignancy can maximize kidney function and <strong>help patients fight cancer more effectively<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Ureteral Obstruction, Stricture and Hydronephrosis?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>All&nbsp;<strong>treatment is performed by a Board-certified urologist<\/strong> experienced in treating men with symptoms of frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence and bladder pain using medical therapy, minimally invasive therapies, lasers, and open surgery.<\/li>\n<li>We are one of the few practices in the region to offer <strong>a full range of options for treatment of urinary problems in men and women<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>We offer<strong>&nbsp;treatment options for overactive bladder, UTI, and urinary incontinence in our office&nbsp;<\/strong>which avoids the risks, costs, and recovery from general anesthesia.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extensive Experience:<\/strong> Hundreds of men and wo men have been treated successfully using medical therapy, Botox for overactive bladder, Interstim for frequent urination and tibial neuromodulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/vasectomy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2016\/05\/Excellence-Urology_Care-banner2.png\" alt=\"Excellence-Urology_Care Vasectomy\" width=\"114\" height=\"132\">When it comes to <b>experience and innovation<\/b>&nbsp;\u2013 <a title=\"About us\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/about\/\">New York Urology Specialists<\/a> are&nbsp;<b>a step ahead<\/b>.&nbsp; Better Science Means Better Care. &nbsp;We specialize in minimally invasive&nbsp;highly effective treatment for symptoms of bladder pain, urethral burning, pelvic discomfort, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency, and urgency. Many treatment procedures&nbsp;are performed in the convenience and privacy of office settings under local anesthesia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/appointments\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>&nbsp;or if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/second-opinion-urologist-nyc\/\">second opinion<\/a>, please<a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/contactus\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;or call: <a onclick=\"goog_report_conversion ('tel: 6466634151')\" href=\"tel:6466634151\" data-rc-number=\"6466634151\"><span class=\"style2 redish number\">646-663-4151<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Medicare and major insurances accepted.&nbsp; &nbsp;We offer <a title=\"Our Low Rates for Urologist Visit \u2013 Inexpensive Urology Services in New York City\" href=\"\/?page_id=1060\">affordable rates and financing options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td bgcolor=\"#FFFF33\" width=\"65%\">\n<h3 class=\"style1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-2343\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/bph\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2016\/05\/dr-alex-about-banner-large-300x176.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"176\">Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Shteynshlyuger:<\/h3>\n<p class=\"style1\"><strong>Call today:&nbsp;<a onclick=\"goog_report_conversion ('tel: 6466634044')\" href=\"tel:6466634151\" data-rc-number=\"6466634151\"><span class=\"style2 redish number\">646-663-4151<\/span><\/a><\/strong><strong>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/appointments\/\">make an appointment&nbsp;<\/a>online<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship trained board-certified urologist with expertise in evaluation and treatment of urinary problems. &nbsp;He uses modern effective and proven treatment methods including <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><b>Botox for OAB, Interstim neuromodulation<\/b><\/span>. &nbsp;He is highly recommended by top primary care physicians in the New York area.<\/p>\n<p>He has successfully treated hundreds of men and women of all ages with urinary problems including bladder problems, kidney problems, urethral and ureteral problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you or someone you know has been experiencing urological symptoms,&nbsp;<a title=\"Appointments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/appointments\/\"><strong>make an appointment<\/strong><\/a> to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger&#8217;s expert advice. Please feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/contactus\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>with any questions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/appointments\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>&nbsp;or if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/second-opinion-urologist-nyc\/\">second opinion<\/a>, please<a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/contactus\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;or call: <a onclick=\"goog_report_conversion ('tel: 6466634151')\" href=\"tel:6466634151\" data-rc-number=\"6466634151\"><span class=\"style2 redish number\">646-663-4151<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We offer affordable, highest-quality urology&nbsp;care with or without insurance. &nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;Find out our&nbsp;<a title=\"Address and Directions to Office \u2013 New York Urology Specialists\" href=\"\/?page_id=1102\">office hours or directions to our office<\/a>.&nbsp;We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.<\/p>\n<hr>\nngg_shortcode_0_placeholder\n<hr>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions, to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/appointments\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a>&nbsp;or if you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/second-opinion-urologist-nyc\/\">second opinion<\/a>, please<a href=\"\/?page_id=876\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/contactus\/\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;or call: <a onclick=\"goog_report_conversion ('tel: 6466634151')\" href=\"tel:6466634151\" data-rc-number=\"6466634151\">646-663-4151<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com\/urinary-problems\/about\/urologists\/dr-alex-shteynshlyuger\/\">Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger&nbsp;<\/a>is a board-certified urologist in NYC who&nbsp;<b>specializes in treating&nbsp;men and women with urinary problems including frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary urgency and incontinence.<\/b><\/p>\n<hr>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ureteral Obstruction and Hydronephrosis in Patients with Cancer: Experienced Specialists in New York by&nbsp;Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger, a board-certified urologist, and specialist in the treatment of urinary problems in men and women including frequent urination, burning with urination and urinary retention.&nbsp;&nbsp; If you have any questions, to&nbsp;schedule a consultation&nbsp;or if you need a second opinion, please&nbsp;contact [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":4036,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4157","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - 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