Urology Treatments and Procedures

Urology Treatments and Procedures

Our experience in diagnosing urologic conditions and providing accurate, tailored treatments allows us to focus on improving the health of each and every patient. The Department’s physicians, all of which are board-certified or board eligible, are highly specialized to treat a variety of medical conditions related to prostate health, overactive bladder (incontinence), impotence, urinary tract infections, vasectomies, kidney stones and all other urological conditions.

We'll make you feel comfortable and deliver the right diagnosis to move forward with a treatment plan that fits your needs. Some of the services provided by the Department are:

Comprehensive OPD

There are quite a few illnesses which do not require any hospital admission, but the patient might still need access to a doctor’s consultation, diagnosis, healthcare facilities etc. In such cases, patients opt for outpatient departments for any minor injuries or illnesses.

Innovative treatment procedures for ureteric/bladder stones

There are some advanced minimally invasive techniques for ureteric/bladder stone removal, which include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), laparoscopic ureter lithotomy, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

State-of-the-art extra corporeal shock wave Lithotripsy machine (ESWL) for renal stone treatment

Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy is a painless procedure used to break the kidney stones into smaller pieces.

Hypertension Management

Doctors may suggest a few lifestyle modifications that help manage a patient's blood pressure.

Various laparoscopic surgeries conducted including flexible Ureterostomy

A ureterostomy is a surgical procedure in which the urine bypasses the bladder and exit the body through other path. Finally this urine is collected in a pouch that is worn outside the body.

Dialysis

Dialysis is a process of removing the waste and excess water when the patient develops end-stage kidney disease, where the kidney loses 85-90 per cent of its function.

Lithotripsy

Lithotripsy is a non-invasive procedure in which shock waves are used to break the kidney stones into smaller pieces.

Laser lithotripsy

Laser lithotripsy: is a procedure to treat kidney stones. It uses a laser to break the stones into very small pieces. These pieces can be removed during the procedure. Or they may pass out of the body in the urine.

Few other ailments that we treat include:

• Management of chronic kidney diseases
• Kidney stone removals
• Congenital urological problems
• Male infertility
• Surgical treatment of kidney stones, prostate, renal cancers
• Laser surgeries

Preventive care

Kauvery Hospital provides a gamut of Preventive packages like Prostrate check, Kidney stone check for the early detection of Urological disorders.