Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur is a leading healthcare provider with a tradition of care and innovation that makes this hospital a boon for patients in Central India. Wockhardt Hospitals Nagpur,which handles critical patients, successfully performed a laparoscopic pyeloplasty.In the field of urology, advancements in surgical techniques continue to revolutionize patient care. One such innovation is laparoscopic pyeloplasty, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat kidney blockages with remarkable success.Dr.Shrikant Jai,Consultant – Reconstructive urologist at Wockhardt Hospitals,Nagpur recently performed laparoscopic pyeloplasty that exemplifies the benefits of this modern approach.
Dr.Shrikant Jai,Consultant–Reconstructive urologist at Wockhardt Hospitals said that,We had the privilege of assisting a young man with a long-standing recurrent pain left side of abdomen.Few tests were done that showed there was swelling in his left kidney further evaluation showed there was a blockage or narrowing at the junction where the ureter (the tube that drains urine from the kidney) meets the renal pelvis (the kidney’s collecting system). This patient required a surgery called Pyeloplasty which involves repairing the junction. Traditionally, this procedure was done through open surgery, requiring a larger incision and longer recovery time of 8 to 9 days. But we did a minimally invasive laparoscopic pyeloplasty.
Through laparoscopic pyeloplasty, we were able to restore proper urine flow without the need for a large incision. The patient’s recovery was swift, he mobile after 24hrs of surgery. He experienced minimal postoperative pain, enabling them to return to their daily activities sooner than expected and was discharged after 72hrs of surgery. Witnessing such positive outcomes reaffirms the value of laparoscopic techniques in improving patient well-being.
Laparoscopic pyeloplasty is an advanced procedure offering several advantages over traditional surgery, smaller incisions mean less trauma to surrounding tissues. Patients can often return home within a two or three day after surgery. Minimal scarring compared to open surgery. Smaller incisions result in better cosmetic outcomes.Laparoscopic pyeloplasty represents a significant advancement in kidney surgery, offering effective treatment with fewer complications and a quicker recovery.
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