Water plays a pivotal role in the proper functioning of our body. From our kidneys getting rid of waste products we no longer want, to our circulatory system carrying oxygen, glucose and nutrients to cells, water is important to allow these functions to occur. In fact, it also helps in lubricating our joints and eyes […]
Pediatric urology is a specialised area of surgical medicine dealing with children, infants, and adolescents, usually spanning from childhood to early adulthood. It focuses on the evaluation and treatment of urinary and genital issues. Pediatric urologists, unlike general urologists, diagnose and treat numerous conditions, including congenital and acquired conditions of the kidney, bladder, and ureters, […]
Dialysis is a medical procedure designed to artificially filter and purify waste, toxins, and excess fluid from the blood using a machine when a person’s kidneys are unable to function naturally. When kidney function declines due to chronic kidney disease, acute injury, or other severe medical conditions, toxins accumulate in the body. Without dialysis, this […]
Endourology is a modern and minimally invasive subspeciality of urology performed using methods and tools such as endoscopes and cameras to diagnose and treat urinary tract and male reproductive issues, rather than large incisions as in traditional surgery. The purpose of the procedure is to address, diagnose, or treat problems that may include kidney stones, […]
Laparoscopic urology is an innovative surgical technique that effectively treats kidney, bladder, prostate, and adrenal gland conditions using small keyhole incisions. During laparoscopic surgery, surgeons use a laparoscope connected to a camera to perform procedures while viewing real-time, magnified, high-definition images on a monitor. It’s associated with less pain, quicker recovery time, less scarring, and […]
