Know The Urology Department
Obstruction of urinary passage between kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra results in great personal distress and toxic waste buildup in the body. Similarly infection and cancer in the genitourinary tract can cause havoc to the individual putting life to grave risk. Urinary tract infections, kidney stones, bladder control and prostate problems etc., are the common issues people visit urologists.
Find the best urologists in Visakhapatna at Queen’s NRI Hospital.
Who is a urologist or a urology doctor?
Urologists specialise in the surgical and medical management of conditions related to the male and female urinary tract and male reproductive system.
Their area of focus are:
- Endourology which deals with urinary tract obstructions due to stones, stricture urethra and prostate enlargement.
- Uro-oncology which deals with all types of cancers of the genitourinary tract.
- Andrology issues like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and male infertility problems.
- Female urology which addresses the urinary leakage and genitourinary prolapse problems.
- Paediatric urology which deals with congenital problems like hypospadias, undescended testis and posterior urethral valve etc.
When to visit a urologist?
Commonly, the general physicians and family physicians identify urology related problems and refer them to concerned urologists. But, those patients who don’t visit any doctor, the following symptoms can alert them for a prompt visit with the urologist:
- Pain radiating from loin to groin associated with vomiting.
- Lower urinary tract symptoms like straining to urinate , increased frequency, urgency, leakage, burning sensation while urinating and urinary retention.
- Passage of blood or pus in the urine.
- Noticing any abnormal swelling in the abdominal/ scrotal and flank region along with other symptoms.
- Unable to conceive after one year of marriage.
- Noticing any deviation of genital organ in children and newborns like absence of testicle, urinary passage, abnormal location of penis etc.
What to expect during a urology visit?
The concerned urologist will take a comprehensive medical history, do the relevant clinical examination and would ask for relevant investigation like complete urinary examination, serum creatinine levels, SPSA test, semen analysis, uroflowmetry, ultrasound KUB and CT scan based on requirement.Once the reports are ready he would proceed to treatment options like medical or surgical after appropriate patient counselling.
What are the medical treatment options offered by urologists?
- Medical expulsive therapy for small renal/ureter/bladder stones which don’t require surgery.
- Urinary tract infection treatment.
- Medical treatment for urinary incontinence.
- Medical treatment for improving sperm count in infertile male patients.
What are surgical options for the common urological problems which are available at Queens NRI Hospital?
Queen's NRI Hospital has over 25 years of experience and world-class medical facilities. You can find the best urologist in Vizag heading the department.
Surgeries generally done here are the following:
- Stone related procedures like URSL, PCNL, RIRS, CLT
- Prostate surgeries like TURP, open prostatectomy
- Uro-oncology related procedures like TURBT, Radical nephrectomy, orchiectomy, penile amputation etc.
- Andrology related surgeries like micro varicocelectomy, correction of penile curvature etc.
- Female urology procedures like TOT replacement, UVF and VVF repair
- Paediatric urology treatments like hypospadias correction, orchiopexy, PUV fulguration etc.
