:: Dept. of Urology & Laparoscopic Urology

Some special Achievements in the last 10 years
» First Laparoscopic Urology unit in Kerala
» First Laparoscopic Orchidopexy
» First Laparoscopic Nephrectomy & Radical Nephrectomy
» First Laparoscopic Nephro Ureterectomy
» First Laparoscopic pyeloplasty in infants
» First Laparoscopic Urology Workshop in Kerala for other Urologists
» Second Urodynamics Unit in Kerala
» Approved for the treatment of the State and Central Government employees

The Department Offers - Laparoscopic Urology. (Key hole Surgery)
Being the first laparoscopic Urology unit in Kerala State, The department is proud to be the pioneer in Laparoscopic Urology in the state. Almost all procedures which were done by the open method in the past are being done Laparoscopically routinely.
This includes nephrectomies, nephroureterectomies (kidney removal for benign and cancer), Pyeloplasties in infants and adults for kidney obstruction, Orchidopexies (treatment for undescended testis), Varicocoelectomies for infertility, Uretero lithotomies(for urinary stones) & other procedures such as renal cyst deroofing, etc..
 

Urology Team
The Department is headed by Dr R Vijayan [MS, DNB,FRCS(E),FRCS,Dip Urol(Lon), Laparoscopy fellow (Taiwan)] who was trained as a Urologist in UK and Taiwan and is a well known senior consultant. He was the first Laparoscopic Urologist in Kerala and has pioneered many advanced Laparoscopic procedures in Kerala. He has many publications in International Journals and has won awards in South Indian and Kerala Urology Associations conferences.
The second Urologist is Dr Joy P MCh. with more than 7 years experience in treating urological malignancies.
The Urology Department has consistently provided for more than 10 years, quality care with a personal touch for thousands of patients i from India and abroad. In this Endeavour it has pioneered many Urological treatments. It excels in providing Minimally Invasive & Reconstructive Urology treatment for various Urological diseases. It has pioneered many Laparoscopic Urology procedures in Kerala.

PROSTATIC DISEASES
Prostatic disease is the commonest male urological problem and is routinely treated in the department both medically and surgically.
TREATMENT FOR URINARY STONES
ESWL, PCNL, URS, Laparoscopy
We offer state of the art methods of treatment for urinary stones. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripter (ESWL ) enables anesthesia free outpatient treatment for stones, decreasing cost and increasing safety. URS(Ureteroscopy),PCNL & Laparoscopy is used to remove urinary stone by endoscopes through the urinary tract or by special key holes.
RECONSTRUCTIVE UROLOGY
Hypospadiasis, Epispadias and Gender correction
ANDROLOGY
Single stage repair for Hypospadiasis and Extrophy/Epispadias, has been of special interest to the department from the inception. This includes both primary repair as well as secondary repairs with complicated fistulas referred from other hospitals.
ANDROLOGY
Treatment of Impotence and infertility including penile implants and Laparoscopic Varicocoelectomy.
Penile prosthesis insertion for impotence

CANCER and RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERIES
Cancer of the prostate is a curable cancer if detected early. Radical prostatectomy achieves this by complete removal of the gland.. The department routinely performs Radical Prostatectomies and Radical Cystectomies (for bladder cancer) with complete reconstruction of the urinary tracts.
 
LAPAROSCOPIC HERNIA REPAIR
TEP (Trans Extra Peritoneal) Laparoscopic hernia repair of both primary and recurrent and bilateral hernias are done at a single stage.
PAEDIATRIC UROLOGY
Laparoscopic surgery for intra abdominal pathology (Undescended testis, Congenital Obstructions etc.) and endoscopic treatment of urethral problems are dealt with routinely.
URODYNAMICS
The second department in mid and south Kerala to have a high tech Urodynamics lab, enabling detailed studies of voiding abnormalities of both males and females.
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