Dealing with kidney, ureter and bladder issues can be quite challenging, affecting not only your health but also your overall quality of life. At Tirtham Surgical Hospital, we understand the struggles you’re dealing with and give personalized treatment for your specific condition. We are dedicated to offering exceptional care and utilizing advanced surgical methods, some of the best in Ahmedabad, to achieve excellent outcomes.
Let’s explore why doctors decide to perform surgeries specifically on the kidney, ureter and bladder:
A kidney transplant is a surgery to place a healthy kidney from a living or deceased donor into a person whose kidneys no longer function properly.
A kidney transplant surgery is often chosen over lifelong dialysis as the preferred treatment for kidney failure. It effectively manages chronic kidney disease or end-stage renal disease, improving both well-being and longevity.
Compared to dialysis, a kidney transplant surgery offers several advantages:
You may benefit from a preemptive kidney transplant, receiving the organ before needing dialysis.
However, for some patients with kidney failure, a transplant may pose greater risks than dialysis. Factors that might disqualify someone from undergoing a kidney transplant include:
Living-donor kidney transplantation is also viable, as only one donated kidney is required to replace two failed kidneys.
If you experience pain when you urinate or suspect kidney stones, your doctor may recommend a ureteroscopy (ureter surgery).
This procedure helps find and sometimes correct issues in your urinary system. It’s typically done if you have kidney stones blocking your ureter.
A urologist, who specializes in urinary tract diseases might also suggest a ureteroscopy if they suspect abnormalities like polyps, tumors, or unusual tissues anywhere in your urinary tract.
Your doctor may also order additional tests if they suspect a urinary tract infection or other related problems, such as:
Removing the bladder is a common treatment for bladder cancer. Sometimes, surgeons also do this to tackle other pelvic tumors or severe cases of interstitial cystitis that don’t respond to other treatments.
If bladder cancer is caught early, doctors may opt for less invasive methods instead of removing the bladder. But if the cancer has progressed, taking out the bladder might be the best way to stop it from spreading to other parts of the body.
Before deciding on bladder surgery, it’s crucial to explore all your options. Your doctor will consider things like your overall health, how advanced the cancer is, where it’s located, and whether it has come back after treatment before recommending the right approach for you.
The kidney transplant surgery is done under general anesthesia and typically lasts 2 to 4 hours. Unlike liver and heart transplants, where the new organ is placed in the same spot, kidney transplants are heterotopic, meaning the new kidney is placed in a different location, specifically in the front part of the lower abdomen near the pelvis.
Usually, the original kidneys are left in place unless they are causing serious issues like:
During the surgery, the kidney’s artery and vein are connected to the recipient’s own artery and vein in the pelvis. The ureter, which carries urine from the kidney, is connected to the bladder.
Recovery in the hospital typically takes 3 to 7 days. While complications from surgery are rare, they can include bleeding, infection, or problems with wound healing. Occasionally, there may be issues with blood flow to the kidney or with urine drainage, which might require further surgery to correct.
Before starting, you’ll receive anesthesia to ensure you’re comfortable and pain-free throughout. An intravenous (IV) line may also be inserted to administer fluids and medications.
Next, a ureteroscope is carefully inserted into your urinary tract. This instrument is a thin, flexible tube equipped with a camera at its tip. It enters through the urethra, passes through the bladder, and continues into the ureter. The camera allows the doctor to view the inside of your urinary system on a monitor.
During the procedure, if kidney stones or other abnormalities are detected, specialized tools passed through the ureteroscope can be used for treatment. These tools may break up larger stones into smaller pieces for easier removal or extraction. In some cases, tissue samples may be collected for biopsy to further diagnose any suspicious areas.
Once the necessary interventions are completed, the ureteroscope is carefully removed. Depending on your specific condition, additional steps, such as placing a stent or drain, may be performed to optimize recovery and ensure proper healing.
After the procedure, you’ll be monitored briefly to watch for any immediate complications. It’s normal to experience some discomfort or minor bleeding when urinating initially, but these symptoms typically resolve quickly.
Bladder surgery can be done in different ways:
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