Urology department at Aster MIMS deals with the treatment of diseases of genitourinary system, which includes problems of urinary systems including stone diseases, surgical kidney diseases like tumors obstruction infections etc. It deals with the various problems associated with voiding of urine including obstruction incontinence etc in both sexes.
The department also deals with the problems of male infertility as well as male & female sexual dysfunction.
Various modalities of treatment for these problems including medical & surgical methods are available in this institution. Newer modalities like laser treatment for stone disease and prostate problems are available in our institution along with conventional methods.
Laparoscopic & minimally invasive treatment for various surgical disease are the specialty of our institution.
Our Doctors
We have some of the best specialists from around the world, they bring years of experience and offer evidence-based treatment to ensure the best care for you.
Advanced Technology & Facilities
Well equipped with the latest medical equipment, modern technology & infrastructure, Aster Hospital is one of the best hospitals in India.
Outpatient Consultation for patients of all ages. Measures to detect, prevent and stop the progression of kidney diseases Close follow-up and advice on the management of different forms of kidney diseases (along with the team of social workers, nurses and renal dieticians).
Outpatient Consultation for patients of all ages Extracorporeal shock wave Lithotripsy for renal and ureteric stones Flexible Cystoscopy for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Transrectal Ultrasound guided prostrate biopsy Minor procedures like urethral dilatation, suture removal, BCG installation.
Aster MIMS, Calicut for the first time in Kerala, introduces Robotic Surgery with da Vinci Robot- a highly advanced surgical Robot that performs minimally invasive surgeries with utmost precision. What can be called the next level in surgery, the da Vinci Robot has a multi-limbed surgical robot with tiny wrists that bend in all directions, offering precision, dexterity and fine manipulation beyond that of the human hand. The Surgeon performs minimally invasive surgeries by manipulating three robotic arms and a video camera that are inserted through small skin incisions, while seated in front of a computer console with a 3D video screen and controls.
FAQs
Want to find out more about the treatment? The answer to your questions can be found below.
What is Kidney failure?
Kidney failure (also called renal failure) means one or both kidneys can no longer function well on their own.
How is kidney failure diagnosed?
Doctors use a variety of tests to measure kidney function and diagnose kidney failure. Through blood tests, Advance imaging which can show kidney abnormalities or obstructions (blockages) and urine tests.
What is Kidney Transplant?
Some people with kidney failure may be able to have a kidney transplant. During transplant surgery, a healthy kidney from a donor is placed into your body. The new, donated kidney does the work that your two kidneys used to do.
What causes kidney failure?
The most common causes of kidney failure are diabetes and high blood pressure. Sometimes, though, kidney failure happens quickly due to an unforeseen cause.
What is Dialysis?
Dialysis is a treatment for people whose kidneys are failing. Dialysis does the work of your kidneys, removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood.
How to find a match and compatibility with a Kidney Transplant donor?
There are three main blood tests that will determine if a patient and a potential donor are a kidney match. They are blood typing, tissue typing and cross-matching.
