What is the Da Vinci Surgical Robot, and how is it used at Aster CMI Hospital?
The Da Vinci Surgical Robot is a state-of-the-art system employed for complex urological procedures such as prostatectomy, nephrectomy, and ureteral reimplantation.
What types of surgical procedures are available in the Urology department at Aster CMI?
Patients have access to a wide range of surgical options, including traditional, Laparoscopic, Robotic, and Laser surgeries, catering to different urological conditions.
What are some examples of conditions treated by the Urology department?
The department provides care for various conditions such as incontinence, prostate diseases, and bladder deformities.
What is the primary focus of the Urology department at Aster CMI Hospital?
The Urology department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the urinary organs and genitalia.
Is UroLift painful?
UroLift is generally well-tolerated by patients. The procedure is usually performed under local anesthesia, which numbs the surgical area, reducing discomfort during the procedure. Some patients may experience mild discomfort or temporary urinary symptoms after the procedure, but these symptoms typically resolve within a few days.
How to find a match and compatibility with a Kidney Transplant donor?
There are three main blood tests that will determine if a patient and a potential donor are a kidney match. They are blood typing, tissue typing and cross-matching.
What is Kidney Transplant?
Some people with kidney failure may be able to have a kidney transplant. During transplant surgery, a healthy kidney from a donor is placed into your body. The new, donated kidney does the work that your two kidneys used to do.
What is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a treatment for people whose kidneys are failing. Dialysis does the work of your kidneys, removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood.
How is kidney failure diagnosed?
Doctors use a variety of tests to measure kidney function and diagnose kidney failure. Through blood tests, Advance imaging which can show kidney abnormalities or obstructions (blockages) and urine tests.
What causes kidney failure?
The most common causes of kidney failure are diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes, though, kidney failure happens quickly due to an unforeseen cause.
