Kidney cancer The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist and they lie in our abdomen on each side of the spine. Their main job is to clean or filter the blood and make urine. In some cases, kidney cells grow out of control, forming a tumour/cancer. Cancers caught early are easier to treat successfully. However, these tumours can grow to be quite large before they are detected. Certain factors appear to increase the risk of getting kidney cancer like: Smoking Male sex Obesity Certain drugs Long-term dialysis Genetic conditions, such as von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or...

We are trying to ensure that our patients get a safe environment , when they arrive for consultation.Various measures that we are ensuring are :1) Sanitization of clinic premises everday with Sodium Hypochlorite.2) Sanitization of Patient chair / stools between each consultation.3) A clear plastic film curtain between Doctor and patient during consultation , and Even at the reception.4) Doctor and all Staff use mask , face shield and sanitize their hands .5) Spacious waiting area , has been arranged , so that patients can sit at least 6 feet apart from each other and maintain social distancing.6) All patients...

Stricture Urethra is a disease in which there is obstruction in the urethra due to narrowing. it can develop due to urethral infection/inflammation, post urethral procedures, trauma and various other reasons. It causes difficulty in passing urine, poor stream and at times lead to total retention of urine. surgery is the only solution for treating urethral strictures. Short segment strictures can be treated endoscopically. For longer and recurring urethral strictures that may not respond to endoscopic treatment and open surgery is usually required to widen or remove the narrowed section of the urethra.  Urologist perform two types of surgery for...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse. It’s sometimes referred to as impotence, although this term is now used less often. Occasional ED isn’t uncommon. Many men experience it during times of stress. Frequent ED, however, can be a sign of health problems that need treatment. It can also be a sign of emotional or relationship difficulties that may need to be addressed by a professional. What causes an erection? ED can occur because of problems at any stage of the erection process. An erection is the result of increased blood...

Male infertility is any health issue in a man that lowers the chances of his female partner getting pregnant. About 90 percent of couples conceive within one year of unprotected, regular relationship. There are many causes for infertility in men and women. In over a third of infertility cases, the problem is with the man.  Making mature, healthy sperm that can travel depends on many things. There can be factors which can stop cells from growing into sperm. There can be problems that can keep the sperm from reaching the egg. Even the temperature of the scrotum may affect fertility....

Pyeloplasty In this disease the patient has a narrowing at the junction of Kidney and Ureter known as Pelvi-ureteric junction obstruction (PUJO). This can be present since birth and presents usually in young adulthood. The PUJ obstruction damages the kidney and if left untreated may lead to a permanently damaged, non-functional kidney. This problem requires surgical management which can be performed by open surgery, laparoscopic or robot-assisted. The PUJ narrowing is corrected by dissecting the part of the ureter and renal pelvis with the obstruction; spatulating the ureter, and joining it to the renal pelvis. PUJ obstruction should be treated...

There has been rapid advancement in the treatment of renal stones. Small stones all they require are plenty of water to flush out the stones. Some medications may be given to help in the expulsion of urinary stones. (Medical Expulsive therapy) However if there are signs of infection, kidney damage or failure of medical expulsive therapy then Surgery is advisable Surgery for Urinary stones has rapidly advanced. With the use of LASERS any type of stone can be quickly powdered. Stones can now be treated without and cut/incision. Using latest, state of art advance flexible ureteroscope (endoscope) we can reach...

A large number of people around the world suffer from Urinary stones. In India the stone formation is common in states like Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana and Punjab. Urinary stone formation can occur due to food habits(Diet), age, sex, obesity, genetic, and environmental factors, climate and lifestyle.. Kidney is a filter system of out body. The urine contains various waste products which are in dissolved state in water. If urine remains concentrated due to less of water or the concentration of wastes increases, then it precipitates and forms crystals which further aggregates and leads to formation of stones. Stone also...

The symptoms of prostate enlargement are: Frequent, urgent need to urinate Difficulty starting urination Slow (prolonged) urination Increased frequency of urination at night Stopping and starting again while urinating The feeling you can’t completely empty your bladder Urinary tract infections Prostate is a gland which surrounds the outlet of the urinary bladder and Urethra. It is present only in males and contributes to the semen. With age there is enlargement of the prostate gland. This type of enlargement is noncancerous and is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH). The patient experiences symptoms if the enlarged prostate obstructs the outflow of urine....

Female urology is a sub-specialty of urology and covers a group of conditions that are experienced by women. Increased frequency, Urgency and incontinence can be a symptom of overactive bladder and requires specialist care by a urologist. Leakage of urine after some surgery can be a serious problem and may requires detailed evaluation and reconstructive surgery. A urologist specialises in the treatment of these diseases and has a thorough knowledge of the female anatomy and diseases Conditions commonly treated within female urology include: Urinary incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Pelvic prolapse, Pelvic floor problems, Urinary tract infections, Cystitis. Women should see a Urologist who specializes...