Urology surgeries in India encompass a wide range of procedures to address various urological conditions. Here are some common types of urology surgeries available in India:
1. Kidney Surgeries:
- Nephrectomy: Removal of a kidney.
- Partial Nephrectomy: Removal of a part of the kidney.
- Kidney Transplant: Replacement of a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a donor.
- Pyeloplasty: Surgical reconstruction of the renal pelvis to drain and decompress the kidney.
2. Bladder Surgeries:
- Cystectomy: Removal of the bladder.
- TURBT (Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor): Removal of bladder tumors.
- Bladder Augmentation: Enlargement of the bladder.
- Urethral Surgery: Procedures to correct urethral strictures or other issues.
3. Prostate Surgeries:
- TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate): Removal of part of the prostate gland.
- Prostatectomy: Removal of the prostate gland, typically for cancer.
- Laser Prostate Surgery: Using lasers to remove prostate tissue.
4. Ureteral Surgeries:
- Ureteroscopy: Use of a scope to treat problems in the ureters.
- Ureteral Reimplantation: Surgical correction of the ureters.
- Ureterolithotomy: Removal of stones from the ureter.
5. Stone Surgeries:
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): Removal of kidney stones via a small incision in the back.
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): Non-invasive treatment using shock waves to break up stones.
- Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy: Using a scope and laser to break up stones.
6. Reconstructive Surgeries:
- Hypospadias Repair: Correction of the urethral opening in males.
- Penile Prosthesis Implantation: For erectile dysfunction.
- Urinary Diversion: Creating a new way for urine to leave the body after bladder removal.
7. Pediatric Urology Surgeries:
- Orchiopexy: Surgery to move undescended testicles into the scrotum.
- Vesicoureteral Reflux Surgery: Correction of the backward flow of urine from the bladder into the kidneys.
8. Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries:
- Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: Minimally invasive removal of a kidney.
- Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic-assisted removal of the prostate.
9. Female Urology Surgeries:
- Sling Procedures: For urinary incontinence.
- Cystocele and Rectocele Repair: Correction of bladder or rectal prolapse.
10. Miscellaneous Procedures:
- Vasectomy: Male sterilization.
- Vasectomy Reversal: Reconnecting the vas deferens.
- Penile Implants: For erectile dysfunction.
- Circumcision: Removal of the foreskin.
These surgeries are performed by highly skilled urologists and are supported by advanced medical technology, often at a fraction of the cost compared to many Western countries.
