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Kidney - Nephrology

The genitourinary system, or urogenital system, is the organ system of the reproductive organs and the urinary system. These are grouped together because of their proximity to each other, their common embryological origin and the use of common pathways, like the male urethra. Also, because of their proximity, the systems are sometimes imaged together.

Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection

A pelvic lymph node dissection (PLND) is surgery to remove the lymph nodes from the pelvis. A PLND is also called a pelvic lymphadenectomy, ilioinguinal lymphadenectomy or deep groin dissection. The lymph nodes in the pelvis lie along the internal, external and common iliac arteries (the main blood vessels that supply blood to the lower abdomen and trunk of the body).

Prostate Surgery

The prostate is a gland located underneath the bladder, in front of the rectum. It plays an important role in the part of the male reproductive system that produces fluids that carry sperm. Surgery for partial or complete removal of the prostate is called a prostatectomy. The most common causes for prostate surgery are prostate cancer and an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Nephrolithotomy Surgery (Removal Of Kidney Stone)

Nephrolithotomy, or Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, also called PCNL, is the surgical removal of stones from the kidney via a small puncture wound, (up to about 1 cm) through the skin. Usually administered under general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia, a nephrolithotomy is most suitable to remove stones which are more than 2 centimeters in size.

Nephrectomy (Kidney Removal )

Nephrectomy (nephro = kidney, ectomy = removal) is the surgical removal of a kidney. The procedure is done to treat kidney cancer as well as other kidney diseases and injuries. Nephrectomy is also done to remove a healthy kidney from a donor (either living or deceased) for transplantation.

Bladder Surgery

Cystectomy (sis-TEK-tuh-me) is a surgery to remove the urinary bladder. In men, removing the entire bladder (radical cystectomy) typically includes removal of the prostate and seminal vesicles. In women, radical cystectomy also involves removal of the uterus, ovaries and part of the vagina