Epidemiological profile of urological disorders in cisgendered men in the municipality of Bahia, Brazil

Objective: to characterize the epidemiological profile of urological disorders in cisgendered men in a urology, nephrology and transplant unit in Bahia, Brazil. Method: Descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional study, carried out from a database of 160 medical records in a public, philanthropic, specialized hospital, located in a municipality in Bahia, Brazil in 2016. The data were analyzed using the software Statistic Package Science for Social (SPSS). Results: Of the 160 men seen at the referral unit, aged ≥ 60 years, married, mixed race, uneducated schooling, urban area and retirees. Of the urological disorders identified, 12 types of disorders were identified, the most frequent being: prostate cancer and prostatic hyperplasia. The clinical characteristics were: life habits had a significant amount of information not provided. However, of those informed, they highlighted: being a smoker and alcoholic. The underlying diseases were not reported. Of those pointed out, they highlighted Hypertension. The mode of identification of the disease, most did not report, but the presentation of symptoms stood out. The tests performed were laboratory tests and PSA. Regarding treatments, medication and surgery were the most frequent. Four users died. Conclusion: The profile of visits by men with urological disorders at the reference service, predominated the elderly, blacks (blacks and browns) and prostate cancer as the main urological condition.