Urology
Urology
Urology is the branch of medicine dealing with the diseases related to the Kidney, Urinary Bladder, Prostate gland, Testis and Penis. In addition, it deals with the conditions like Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), Male sexual dysfunction, Renal stones, Renal/Ureteric obstructions and male infertility.
It also deals with the tumours of the Kidney, Ureter, Bladder, Prostate, Testis and Penis. Congenital anomalies of the Genitourinary tract like pelvic ureteric junction obstruction, vesicoureteral reflux, posterior urethral valves etc., are taken care of. Various voiding dysfunction is also treated under this speciality. Urology also deals with Kidney transplantation.
Our Urology Services
Kidney Stone Treatment
Laser & endoscopic treatment for all types of stones.
Prostate Disorders (BPH)
Diagnosis and advanced treatment for enlarged prostate.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment for recurrent UTIs.
Male Infertility & Andrology
Treatment for male infertility and sexual health concerns.
Infrastructure
Laparoscopic Urology
Most commonly performed Laparoscopic (Key Hole, Minimally Access, Minimally Invasive surgery) procedures at MPUH Hospitals include the following:
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy (removal of kidney - for cancer or other destructive kidney diseases)
- Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (for prostate cancer)
- Laparoscopic removal of kidney cysts
- Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (reconstruction of the urine-collecting system of the kidney for obstruction between the kidney and ureter)
- Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (removal of the adrenal gland)
- Laparoscopic VVF Repair (Vesicovaginal Fistula)
- and we offer services in the following sub-divisions
- Laparoscopic diverticulectomy repair of abnormal pouches in Urinary Bladders
- Lap Reimplantation of Ureter.
Endourology
Endourology is the branch of urology that deals with minimally invasive surgical procedures. Endourology is performed using small endoscopes and instruments instead of open surgery.
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a modern alternative to the standard Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
RIRS for Renal Stones
Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is a procedure for doing surgery within the kidney using a viewing tube called a fiberoptic endoscope with Holmium Laser and Mini & Ultra Mini-(Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy also referred to as Mini-Perc) procedures.
Urological Oncology
Urologic oncology concerns the surgical treatment of malignant genitourinary diseases such as prostate cancer, adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, ureters, testicles, and penis.
Depending on the type of tumour, advanced genitourinary cancer is treated by a urologist or an oncologist.
At MPUH Hospitals, all Urological cancer procedures are performed Laparoscopically.
Paediatric Urology
Paediatric urology concerns urologic disorders in children. Such conditions include cryptorchidism (undescended testes) and congenital abnormalities of the genitourinary tract. Enuresis, underdeveloped genitalia (delayed growth or puberty, often an endocrinological problem), and vesicoureteral reflux. It also deals with paediatric stone diseases, which are now managed endoscopically.
Our experts regularly perform complex procedures Laparoscopic like Ureteric Reimplantation, Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty etc.
Andrology
Andrology focuses on the male reproductive system. It is mainly concerned with male infertility: Sexual Dysfunction: Erectile Dysfunction, and Ejaculatory Disorders.
We have a team of expert urologists who can routinely perform TESA, PESA & Needle Testicular Biopsy.
Reconstructive Urology
Reconstructive urology is a highly specialised field of urology that restores function to the various structures of the genitourinary tract.
Urogynecology
Urogynecology is a branch that deals with female pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence and other voiding dysfunction in females. Thorough knowledge of the female pelvic floor and urodynamic skills are necessary to diagnose and treat these disorders. Depending on the cause of the individual problem, medical or surgical treatment can be the solution.
Our team of expert Urologists can perform all fistula repairs laparoscopically and TVT-O for stress urinary incontinence.