Urologic Cancer: From Pathophysiology to Therapeutics
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: urologic oncology; robotic surgery; prostate cancer; kidney cancer; bladder cancer; minimally invasive surgery
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Urologic cancers, including prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer, are complex diseases associated with diverse molecular and genetic mechanisms. A deeper understanding of their pathophysiology is essential in order to develop innovative diagnostic tools and more effective therapeutic strategies. This Special Issue aims to highlight innovative research on the underlying biological mechanisms of urologic malignancies and how these insights translate into clinical advancements.
Recent discoveries regarding tumor microenvironment interactions, genetic mutations, and biomarker identification have significantly enhanced risk stratification, early detection, and personalized treatment approaches. By exploring the molecular pathways involved in tumor progression and resistance to therapy, researchers could develop novel pharmacological and immunotherapeutic interventions.
This Special Issue welcomes original research and reviews that focus on the pathophysiology of urologic cancers, including the biology of tumors, molecular pathways, genetic and epigenetic alterations, and biomarkers. Additionally, we encourage studies on emerging targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and innovative treatment modalities that bridge the gap between fundamental research and clinical applications. We also invite studies that examine how these biological insights translate into clinical practice, including advancements in diagnostic tools, treatment planning, and integrated therapeutic strategies.
By gathering cutting-edge research in this field, we aim to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and contribute to the development of more precise and effective treatments for urologic cancers. We invite researchers and clinicians to submit their work and advance our scientific understanding of these challenging malignancies.
Dr. Gianluca Spena
Dr. Roberto Contieri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urologic oncology
- robotic surgery
- prostate cancer
- kidney cancer
- bladder cancer
- minimally invasive surgery
- molecular biomarkers
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