The Urology Department of the Cattinara Hospital, a university facility that is the seat of the UniTS Specialisation School in Urology, demonstrates national excellence in the treatment of prostate cancer.

The Prostate Cancer Unit of Trieste, in fact, has obtained for the second consecutive time the Bollino Azzurro (blue stamp) awarded by Fondazione Onda ETS, the national observatory on women's and gender health. The award is intended to identify virtuous centres offering prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services in the uro-andrological field from a multidisciplinary perspective, with a focus on prostate cancer and functional post-surgical complications.

Prof. Giovanni Liguori, Head of the Urology Department of ASUGI (local health services) and Professor of Urology and Andrology at the University of Trieste, says: ‘The awarding of the Bollino Azzurro recognises our commitment to making available to patients, suffering from both cancer and benign pathologies, not only innovative therapies, but a global approach that considers the multiple aspects of uro-andrological health, integrating prevention and treatment and paying great attention to preserving the quality of life.’

‘An approach,’ continues Prof. Liguori, ‘that both Prof. Paolo Umari and I aim to transfer to the new generations of urologists that we train in the UniTS specialisation school.’

The Prostate Cancer Unit in Trieste, coordinated by Dr. Gianluca D'Aloia, is made up of specialists from different branches, including urologists, oncologists, radiologists, radiotherapists, anatomic pathologists, nuclear medicine specialists, and nurses, who guarantee comprehensive care and customised therapeutic solutions.

‘In parallel with Bollino Rosa (pink stamp),’ explains Dr. Luisa Dudine, Fondazione Onda's territorial representative, ‘which is dedicated to the commitment to care and assistance for the health problems that most affect women and require specific approaches and skills, Bollino Azzurro focuses on the diseases that most affect men. Cancer units must be able to address not only the health problems of patients, but also the effects on those close to them.’