Many urinary tract problems, such as stones and blockages, are treated today with endoscopic or keyhole procedures — often through the natural urinary passage, without a cut on the skin. Other conditions, such as kidney failure needing a transplant or cancers of the kidney and bladder, need specialised centres.
Tirtham Surgical Hospital, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad, lists treatments for stones and blockage of the kidney, ureter and bladder among its urological surgeries, with a 24-hour emergency operating team. This page is an overview that links to the detailed page for each condition, and explains the approach, urgent situations, and when a specialised centre is needed.
Conditions and Their Detailed Pages
| Condition | Usual treatment options | Detailed page |
| Kidney stones | Watching or passing the stone, ESWL, RIRS or PCNL, depending on size and position | Kidney stone removal |
| Ureteric stones | Medicines to help the stone pass, or ureteroscopy (URS) | Ureteric stone removal |
| Bladder stones | Cystolitholapaxy, and treatment of the cause | Urinary bladder stone removal |
| Enlarged prostate (BPH) | Medicines, or TURP or other prostate surgery | Prostate surgery (TURP) |
| Urethral stricture | Dilation, urethrotomy or urethroplasty | Stricture urethra |
| Hydrocele | Observation or surgery | Hydrocele |
| Phimosis | Cream or circumcision | Phimosis |
Minimally Invasive Kidney, Ureter and Bladder Surgery
| Approach | How it works | Examples |
| Endoscopic (through the urethra) | A thin telescope is passed through the urethra into the bladder, ureter or kidney; no cut on the skin | URS, RIRS, cystolitholapaxy, TURP, urethrotomy |
| Percutaneous (keyhole through the skin) | A small tract is made through the skin into the kidney or bladder | PCNL, percutaneous cystolitholapaxy, nephrostomy |
| Non-invasive | Shock waves from outside the body | ESWL |
| Laparoscopic | Keyhole surgery through small cuts in the abdomen | Selected operations on the kidney, ureter or prostate |
| Open surgery | Surgery through an incision | When other methods are not suitable |
These methods generally mean less pain and a shorter hospital stay than open surgery, but each has its own risks, which are explained on the detailed pages and by the treating doctor.
When Urinary Problems Need Urgent Care
| Situation | Why it is urgent |
| A blocked kidney with fever or chills | Infection behind a blockage can lead to sepsis; the kidney needs urgent drainage with a stent or nephrostomy |
| Sudden inability to pass urine (acute urinary retention) | Needs a catheter to relieve the bladder |
| Passing very little or no urine | May mean blockage of both kidneys, or of a single working kidney |
| Heavy blood in the urine with clots | Can block the bladder; needs assessment |
| Severe pain not controlled by medicines | Needs prompt assessment |
When a Specialised Centre Is Needed
| Condition | Where it is usually treated |
| Kidney failure needing a kidney transplant | A registered transplant centre with a nephrology and transplant team |
| Kidney cancer, bladder cancer or other urological cancers | A centre with uro-oncology and multidisciplinary cancer care |
| Complex reconstruction of the urinary tract | A specialised reconstructive urology unit, where appropriate |
| Long-term kidney disease and dialysis | A nephrologist and dialysis unit |
| Prostate cancer | See Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy |
Tirtham Surgical Hospital does not perform kidney transplants. Some cancer operations, such as laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, are listed among the hospital's surgeries (see the detailed page). Kidney transplants and other specialised cancer care are referred to an appropriate centre, and the referral is explained to the patient and family.
Common Tests for Urinary Tract Problems
- Urine test and urine culture
- Blood tests, including kidney function, and PSA in men when relevant
- Ultrasound of the kidneys, ureters and bladder
- Non-contrast CT scan (CT KUB) for stones
- Uroflowmetry for urine flow
- Cystoscopy — a look inside the bladder with a thin telescope
- X-ray dye tests of the urethra for strictures
Risks of Urinary Tract Procedures
The specific risks depend on the procedure and are explained on each detailed page and by the treating doctor before consent. Common risks include blood in the urine for a short time, urinary infection, discomfort from a stent or catheter, the need for a further procedure, and anaesthesia-related risks.
Kidney, Ureter and Bladder Surgery Cost in Ahmedabad
The cost depends on the condition, the procedure, planned or emergency treatment, investigations, any stent or catheter, the length of hospital stay, room category and medicines. Some services may be arranged with other specialists or centres; the doctor explains this when planning treatment. A written estimate based on the patient's condition and chosen room category can be requested from the hospital.
Insurance
- Mediclaim and cashless facility is available, subject to the patient's policy terms and insurer approval
- Assistance is provided with documents required for reimbursement claims
Questions to Ask Before Kidney, Ureter or Bladder Surgery
Procedures on the kidney, ureter and bladder are usually performed by a urologist, while a nephrologist treats kidney disease with medicines and dialysis. Before agreeing to a procedure, it is reasonable to ask the treating doctor a few clear questions. The answers help you understand the plan and give informed consent.
- What exactly is the problem — a stone, a blockage, an enlarged prostate or a stricture — and which test showed it?
- Is my kidney function affected, and is there any infection that needs treatment first?
- Can the problem be treated with medicines, or is a procedure needed now?
- Will the procedure be endoscopic through the natural urinary passage, keyhole, or open, and why?
- Who will perform the procedure, and is any part of my care arranged at another centre?
- Will a stent or catheter be placed, and when will it be removed?
- How long will I stay in hospital, and what follow-up tests will I need?
- What does the estimate include, and is the treatment covered by my insurance policy?
Treating Surgeon
At Tirtham Surgical Hospital, kidney, ureter and bladder surgery in Ahmedabad, within the scope described on this page, is performed by:
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Dr. Alpesh Patel |
| Qualification | MBBS, MS (Civil Hospital, Surat) |
| Specialty | General & Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Designation | Founder, Tirtham Surgical Hospital |
| Registration status | Registered Medical Practitioner |
| Registration number | Gujarat Medical Council Reg. No. G14657 |
| OPD availability | On appointment, Mon–Sat |
| Emergency surgical services | 24-hour emergency operating team at Tirtham Surgical Hospital |
Facilities at Tirtham Surgical Hospital
- 24-hour emergency operating team
- Laparoscopic and endoscopic setup
- Mediclaim and cashless facility, subject to policy terms
- 6 themed recovery rooms
- Large parking facility
Frequently asked questions
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Contact and Location
Tirtham Surgical Hospital
3rd Floor, Silver Radiance 2, 312-315, Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380060
- Call:
- +91-9428736360
- WhatsApp:
- +91-9428736360
- Landline:
- 079-27436360 | 079-40036360
- Tirtham SurgiMitra (second-opinion line):
- +91-9974416665
- Email:
- info@tirthamhospital.com
- Get Directions:
- Science City Road, Sola, Ahmedabad
- Emergency:
- 24-hour emergency operating team
- OPD timings:
- On appointment, Mon–Sat
Next step
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