Dr. Bernardino Miñana López is a urologist associated with Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Madrid, Spain. His principal area of specialization is urological oncology, with a particular focus on prostate cancer and prostate-related conditions.

The clinic identifies him as Director of the Department of Urology and Director of the Prostate Center. His professional background includes specialist urology training, clinical leadership, and international fellowship experience.

Specialization in Urological Oncology

Urological oncology covers cancers affecting the urinary system and male reproductive organs. These include prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancers.

The diagnostic process may involve blood tests, urine analysis, imaging, biopsies, and other investigations based on the suspected condition.

Treatment planning depends on the cancer type, stage, tumor characteristics, general health, and patient preferences. Options may include active surveillance, surgery, radiation therapy, systemic medicines, or combinations of treatments.

Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Prostate cancer is one of the main areas within urological oncology. Evaluation may involve prostate-specific antigen testing, clinical examination, multiparametric MRI, prostate biopsy, and staging investigations when indicated.

Treatment options vary according to the risk category and extent of disease. Some patients may be considered for active surveillance, while others may require surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, or systemic treatment.

The appropriate approach depends on the patient's individual clinical circumstances and a discussion of potential benefits, side effects, and alternatives.

Prostate Center and Surgical Urology

Dr. Miñana's leadership of the Prostate Center connects his work with specialist prostate evaluation and treatment.

The clinic's Urology Department describes the use of robotic-assisted surgery, including the da Vinci surgical system, for selected urological procedures. Robotic techniques may be considered for certain prostate operations depending on clinical suitability and surgical planning.

The decision to use a particular surgical technique depends on the patient's diagnosis, anatomy, and the surgeon's assessment.

Professional and Academic Background

Dr. Miñana completed his urology residency through the MIR pathway at Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid in 1993. He obtained his medical doctorate from the Complutense University of Madrid in 1998.

His professional training includes a fellowship at AVK Auguste-Viktoria Hospital in Berlin in 2010 and another at University College London in 2013. The clinic's profile also documents previous leadership experience in urology at Hospital Universitario Morales Meseguer in Murcia.

International Patient Information

Patients considering a urological consultation should provide PSA results, prostate MRI reports, biopsy and pathology results, previous surgical records, and details of medications or prior cancer treatments.

For other urological cancers, relevant imaging, pathology reports, and kidney or bladder function tests should also be supplied.

A specialist consultation helps determine whether further testing, surveillance, surgery, or another treatment approach should be considered.