Kidney Stone Surgery
Kidney stone surgery may be necessary when other treatments such as lifestyle changes, medications, or non-invasive procedures fail to effectively manage or remove kidney stones. There are several surgical approaches to treating kidney stones, and the choice depends on factors such as the size and location of the stones, as well as the overall health of the patient. Here are some common surgical procedures for kidney stones:
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): This non-invasive procedure uses shock waves to break the kidney stones into smaller fragments, making them easier to pass. ESWL is often used for smaller stones that are located in the kidney or upper ureter.
Ureteroscopy (URS): In this procedure, a thin tube with a camera (ureteroscope) is passed through the urethra and bladder to reach the stone in the ureter or kidney.
Prostate Surgery
The prostate is a small gland located under the bladder and in front of the rectum. The bladder holds your urine. The urethra runs through the centre of the prostate from the bladder till the penis, letting urine flow out from the body. The gland’s main function is to produce fluid for semen to nourish and transport sperm cells. The prostate secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. During ejaculation, the prostate squeezes this fluid into the urethra, and it’s flushed out with sperm as semen.
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra. Urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate gets bigger in size, it might squeeze or partly block the urethra. This often can cause problems with urination.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Since 1990, laparoscopic and more recently robotic surgery has become main stream as minimally invasive surgical alternatives for many urologic conditions including both benign and cancerous conditions. Less pain and scarring
Less blood loss, Fewer blood transfusions, Less risk of infections, Shorter hospital stay, Faster return to normal activities
Laparoscopic surgery allows a surgeon to perform complex procedures within the abdomen without having to placing his hands directly into the body cavity. This is achieved by using miniaturized instruments placed through portals, called trocars, inserted through keyhole size incisions made in the abdomen. The abdominal cavity is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to provide a working space for the surgeon to operate in.
URO ONCOLOGY
Urological Cancer refers to cancer in organs of the urinary system and the male reproductive system. The earlier these types of cancers are discovered, as with most cancers, the better the chances are of recovery. Fki treats Bladder Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Penile Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Testicular Cancer.
FEMALE UROLOGY
Female urology is a subspecialty within urology that focuses specifically on the diagnosis and treatment of urological conditions that affect the female urinary tract and reproductive system. Urology, in general, deals with the study and treatment of disorders related to the urinary system in both males and females.
Conditions addressed in female urology may include: Urinary Incontinence: This is a common issue among women and refers to the unintentional leakage of urine. Stress incontinence, urge incontinence, and mixed incontinence are common types. Pelvic Organ Prolapse: This occurs when the pelvic organs, such as the bladder, uterus, or rectum, descend into the vaginal space due to weakened pelvic floor muscles. Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS): A chronic condition causing pain and discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region.
