What is a Urologic Oncologist?
May 05, 2025
Cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs are often highly complex, requiring a unique specialized approach: Urologic oncology.
At the head of the field is David B. Samadi, MD, one of the nation’s most accomplished urologists and robotic surgeons. From offices in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and East Hills, New York, in Long Island, Dr. Samadi brings expert help and renewed hope to patients struggling with a cancer diagnosis.
Many newly diagnosed patients feel overwhelmed, confused, and unsure of where to turn. That’s why education about the role of a urologic oncologist is so crucial. Today’s blog explains exactly what this term means — and how Dr. Samadi can help you.
To understand what a urologic oncologist is, it’s important to know a little about the fields of urology and oncology, first:
Urology encompasses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Urologists also treat the male reproductive system.
The field includes surgical and non-surgical approaches to improve urinary function, correct disorders, treat disease, and fully restore or dramatically improve quality of life.
Oncology focuses on the study and medical management of malignant (cancerous) tumors, including prevention, detection, and treatment.
Oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using a broad range of techniques, from more conservative approaches to advanced robotic surgery. This field combines science, technology, and compassionate care to fight complex diseases.
Urologic oncologists are urologists with specialized training in cancers of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. If you've recently received a cancer diagnosis affecting any of these areas, you're likely wondering what happens next — and who to trust with your care.
The first step is choosing a urologic oncologist who has a deep understanding of your disease, extensive experience, and a history of successful treatment. Dr. Samadi has all three. He treats urologic system cancers, such as bladder cancer, using minimally invasive techniques, from cystoscopy to robotic surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Dr. Samadi is world-renowned for his specialized innovations in robotic surgery, particularly when it comes to prostate cancer treatment. He pioneered the SMART (Samadi Modified Advanced Robotic Technique) approach to robotic prostatectomy, revolutionizing the way prostate cancer is treated using the da Vinci® surgery system.
With the SMART technique, Dr. Samadi has three central goals:
The preservation of the nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues that support urinary and reproductive health is a foundational part of the SMART technique. Dr. Samadi uses special tools and unique approaches to achieve these goals, making the SMART technique the foremost robotic prostatectomy approach today.
Only a urologic oncologist with the top-most level of skill and training can perform this highly delicate surgery – and that’s why you can’t settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your urologic oncology care.
With board certification and fellowship training in oncology, more than 10,000 successful robotic prostate surgeries, and decades of experience treating the most complicated cases successfully, Dr. Samadi brings a level of expertise few in the world can match.
If you’ve been diagnosed with urologic cancer and are unsure of what your next steps should be, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 212-365-5000 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Samadi in our Midtown Manhattan, New York City office. He also practices out of St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in East Hills, New York, once a week.