If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may need a consultation with a urologist:
Urological surgeries can be performed using open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted techniques, depending on the condition and patient profile. Common procedures include:
1. Kidney Stone Surgery
Procedures: Ureteroscopy, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL), Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL)
Purpose: To remove or break kidney stones causing obstruction or pain.
2. Prostate Surgery
Procedures: TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate), Laser prostatectomy
Purpose: Treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer.
3. Bladder Surgery
Procedures: Cystectomy, bladder augmentation, bladder suspension surgery
Purpose: Treat bladder cancer, incontinence, or structural issues.
4. Urethral Surgery
Procedures: Urethroplasty, meatotomy
Purpose: Resolve urethral strictures or blockages.
5. Male Reproductive Surgeries
Procedures: Vasectomy, varicocelectomy, penile prosthesis, orchiectomy
Purpose: Address male infertility, cancer, or erectile dysfunction.
6. Cancer Surgeries
For kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular cancers – often involve tumor removal and lymph node dissection.
7. Minimally Invasive & Robotic Urologic Surgery
Robotic-assisted surgery offers high precision, smaller incisions, reduced blood loss, and quicker recovery.
While not all urological conditions are preventable, adopting healthy lifestyle habits can reduce risk: