Diagnosing Kidney Cancer

These tests confirm the presence or absence of cancer. If cancer is detected the tests also show whether it has spread to other parts of the body. These include: Ultrasound Scans Computerised Tomography (CT) Scan Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Scan Cytoscopy Biopsy The different Stages of...

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What are the different types of Kidney Cancers and their symptoms?

Renal or kidney cancer usually affects adults in their 60s or 70s with very rare cases of people having this cancer under the age group of 50. This cancer can be cured if it is timely diagnosed at the very early stages.  However, it is not possible to cure it if it has reached a stage where it...

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Ever thought a Kidney Stone can be removed without making even a single cut in the body?

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) RIRS is the latest technology in removal and management of kidney stones that extends the frontiers of medical sciences beyond contemplation. Progressive innovations in techniques together with recent advancements in flexible ureteroscopes with the advent of digital...

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Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty

UPJ obstruction meaning Ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction is a blockage at the point where part of the kidney attaches to one of the tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the bladder (also called ureters scientifically). This blocks the flow of urine out of the kidney.  Causes of...

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Laparoscopic Nephrectomy

This surgery is done to remove the diseased or cancerous kidney. As opposed to traditional open surgery involving a 15 cm incision, this is a minimally invasive procedure carried out with very tiny 1 cm cuts plus a 4-6 cm cut to remove the diseased kidney. Why is a Nephrectomy required? There may...

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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Gall Bladder is  located in the upper right half the stomach, is a small pouch that fills up with bile (used to break down fat) produced by the liver. Before meals it is filled with bile almost the size of the pear and after meals it lays empty and flat. Gall bladder if removed in a health individual...

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Dialysis : What is it?

The procedure is used when the kidneys stop working therefore instead of sending blood to kidneys, dialysis diverts  blood to a machine that works just like the kidney and cleanses the blood by removing waste products and excess fluids from the blood. When is there a need for dialysis? If...

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