Posted on : 28/01/2025 Views : 82
What Are the Latest Advances in Urology Treatments?
The urinary tract system plays a significant role in helping us maintain good health. Comprising mainly of kidneys, urethra, bladder and the ureter, this system needs to be in a healthy shape at all times. However, due to consistent activity performed throughout our life period, the urinary tract system is vulnerable and subjected to failure.
There is no need to worry as with rapid advances seen in medical science and the influence of latest technology, today, any urological challenge can be handled successfully.
This article is aimed to create an awareness about what’s new and the latest advances in urology treatments.
What’s new in Urology treatments?
Over the years, many complex urological issues have been successfully addressed by surgical interventions. Thanks to technology, these surgical interventions that use minimally invasive techniques have been successfully able to enhance patient outcomes and recovery times.
In short, urology treatments have undergone a revolution and complicated issues like prostate cancer, bladder disorders and kidney stones can now be successfully addressed.
- ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy)
As a non-invasive procedure, ESWL has worked out as one of the perfect solutions to address kidney stones. The Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy method makes use of shock waves to disintegrate large kidney stones and break them into smaller pieces. Subsequently, the stones can then be easily passed out through urine. Being a very safe and productive treatment option, it does not require an overnight stay at the hospital.
United Hospital is well-known for successful kidney stone removal surgeries as we have one of the most advanced ESWL machine in Bangalore that has successfully cleared some of the most complex kidney stone removal cases. This treatment does not require anaesthesia administration as our distinguished experts have performed more than 1000 cases by making adequate use of technology with bare minimum discomfort to patients and excellent success rate.
- Minimally Invasive RIRS and PCNL
When it comes to handling very complex kidney stones located in deeper regions of the kidney, The Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) has proved to be a game changer. This process makes use of laser to break the stone into tiny fragments and is recommended especially for those students who have a high risk of complications with an open surgery.
RIRS makes use of an advanced, flexible ureteroscope to reach into deeper portions of the kidney.
In close heals with RIRS is PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). This process is an equally advanced procedure making use of a Nephroscope to identify large kidney stones and break them into small fragments.
Both PCNL and RIRS have quick healing times and do not require long hospital stays.
- Robotic surgery
Robotic surgery has been a game changer when it comes to surgeries of any type and urology treatments are no different. Surgeons can now execute delicate movements with a greater degree of accuracy resulting in reduced post operative stress for patients and faster recovery.
- Single entry point surgery
Complex surgeries like nephrectomy can now be performed with greater precision as technology has facilitated the introduction of single-port surgeries that result I fewer post operative scars and faster healing.
- Conducting a mock surgery
The opportunity to practicing a complex Uro-surgery before the real test is more of a reality now with customised 3D printed anatomical models. This unique development can enhance a surgeon’s confidence to no end and result in more positive patient outcomes.
- Application of AI and Machine Learning
Seen as an integral part of almost every prominent business entity in the future, the impact of AI and Machine learning is already felt and healthcare is no different. When it comes to Urology treatments, AI can help identifying early signs of prostate cancer so that appropriate action can be taken instantly.
- Minimally invasive Laser Lithotripsy
This technology has proven to be immensely successful and popular when it comes to kidney stone removal as there are no need of larger incisions to be made. Quick healing and reduced hospital stay are additional benefits.
The introduction of latest technology in urological treatments has undoubtedly increased confidence levels in both patients and doctors, alike. Patients can now be rest assured about shorter recovery times, lower risk and complications and better problem management. To know more, feel free to visit and understand more about Urology treatments at United Hospitals. There is something more than just assurance waiting for you.