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Certain genito-urinary disorders that may exist only for a short time or for years need specialised treatment and care at the right time before they turn life-threatening. At the Department of Urology at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, health disorders due to infections in the urinary tract, incontinence, kidney stones in both males and females, male reproductive gland health issues and other urological disorders are addressed, diagnosed and treated using medical and surgical treatment methods.
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Why Manipal?
A Center of Excellence at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, The Department of Urology has been ranked the best urology hospital in Whitefield, Bangalore owing to its accurate diagnosis of the simple to the most complex urological cases in patients across all age groups and genders and offering treatment using research-backed and advanced medical and surgical methods and tools by globally acclaimed Urologists, trained and skilled in different areas of Urological disorders coupled with years of experience.
Treatment & Procedures
When you have bladder cancer that has spread into the bladder wall or has come back after initial treatment, your urologists may gently advise you to go in for its removal. Depending on the spread, they may suggest either a partial or radical cystectomy or bladder removal to treat the cancer.
Urethroplasty is an open surgical reconstruction or replacement of the urethra that has been narrowed by scar tissue and spongiofibrosis (urethral stricture). There are over a dozen different types of methods to treat urethral strictures.
Urinary Stone Disease is collectively known as urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis, kidney stones, and nephrocalcinosi, and indicates the presence of stones and calcification within the urinary tract. Urolithiasis is about the formation of stones in the urinary and bladder, nephrolithiasis is of kidney stones and nephrocalcinosi is of the calcium deposits…
This type of enlargement of the prostate gland isn’t associated with cancer but can lead to issues when trying to empty the bladder. This can be treated with surgery or medication. Minimally invasive BPH treatments such as the UroLift system and Green Light Laser Therapy are the preferred treatment options.
Uroflowmetry
Uroflowmetry measures urine volume voided over time. The procedure is useful in clinical conditions, such as frequency and urgency incontinence, voiding difficulty, hesitancy or difficulty in maintaining the urine stream.
Lithotripsy
Lithotripsy is a non-invasive procedure that uses high-energy shock waves or lasers to break down and eliminate bothersome stones in the kidney, quickly and effectively. During the procedure, a special machine called a lithotripter generates the shock waves that travel into your body and break apart the stones.
A penile implant is a modern option for men having a medical condition in erectile dysfunction(ED). At times, a penile prosthesis is implanted during surgery to reconstruct the penis when scarring has caused erections to curve, also called Peyronie's disease.
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Tumors in the kidney need to be handled by specialists depending on the level of advancement of cancer when it is diagnosed. Early treatment can help patients live cancer-free lives.
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Urology is a medical and surgical speciality of medicine dealing with anatomical or structural problems of the urinary tract system. The scope also includes related organs such as the prostate, urethra, bladder, kidneys, adrenal glands, ureters, penis, testes and epididymis.
Conditions that impact the urinary tract and urinary bladder can impair lives in multiple ways. When left unattended, issues involving organs such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra can become life-threatening or can inflict life-long disability.
We have the best urologists in Whitefield, Bangalore backed by the most advanced infrastructure, latest technology and trained support staff. These factors combine to make one of the best urology hospitals in Bangalore as well as Karnataka. Be it simple problems of painful urination, incontinence, common urinary tract infection (UTI), kidney urinary bladder (KUB) or complex conditions, we are equipped to treat all conditions affecting the urinary tract among all age groups and genders.
Urology: Key Conditions Treated at Manipal Whitefield
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Urologic Oncology (urologic cancers)
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Male Infertility (Andrology)
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Female Urology
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Urinary tract infection (UTI) management
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Pediatric Urology (children’s urology)
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Calculi (urinary tract stones)
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Neurourology (nervous system control of genitourinary organs)
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Genitourinary Reconstruction
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Laparoscopic & Image-Guided Surgery
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Renal Transplantation
Urologic Oncology: Urologic oncology covers the treatment of diseases such as cancer of the prostate, adrenal glands, bladder, kidneys, ureters, testicles and penis. At Manipal Whitefield, we are at the forefront of offering leading-edge therapies for the treatment of prostate, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancers, backed by an innovative approach and cutting-edge technology. We have unique expertise in managing rare urologic cancers, such as cancers of the penis, urethra, adrenal gland, and genitourinary sarcomas, and salvage procedures for recurrent cancers of the bladder and prostate. There are several surgeries involved like Partial and radical cystectomy.
Andrology: In Andrology, we deal with the male reproductive system and are mainly concerned with male infertility, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory disorders. There are several surgeries involved in this field. They include vasectomy reversals, urethroplasty fertilization procedures, and the implantation of a penile prosthesis.
Male infertility can be a complex issue and our expert team offers a range of diagnostic testing for men’s reproductive health. If you are seeking treatment for male infertility issues, our experts can provide superior service in evaluating and treating all your male infertility concerns.
Female Urology: Urology in females deals with overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapses, and urinary incontinence. Our Urology experts have adequate exposure to the female pelvic floor and have urodynamic skills that are necessary to diagnose and treat these disorders. We provide full-service care to women with disorders of the lower urinary tract.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) management: It is one of the most common conditions accompanied by painful or foul-smelling urine, often accompanied by urgency, frequency, burning and pain with urination. When left untreated, a urinary tract infection can have serious consequences. At Manipal Whitefield Hospital, we have successfully treated numerous women suffering from urinary tract infection.
Pediatric Urology: Urologic disorders in children include undescended testes, congenital abnormalities of the genitourinary tract, underdeveloped genitalia (due to delayed growth or delayed puberty), enuresis, and vesicoureteral reflux. The Manipal Hospital facility at Whitefield is equipped with full-time consultants with expertise in a wide range of urological conditions and procedures. Some of the conditions addressed include Open operations on the kidney, bladder & urethra; Laparoscopic urological surgeries like Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty and Ureteric Reimplantation; Endourological procedures like PUV fulguration, and deflux injection; and bladder anomalies in children.
Calculi or urinary tract stones: These stones begin to form in a kidney and may enlarge in a ureter or the bladder. Based on where a stone is located, it can be referred to as a kidney stone, bladder stone, or ureteral stone. Our clinicians also work towards decreasing the risk of subsequent calculus formation by treating with measures such as thiazide diuretics, potassium citrate, increases in fluid intake, and decreases in dietary animal protein, depending on calculus composition. Manipal Hospital Whitefield also provides the entire spectrum of LASER /Non LASER stone surgeries and shock wave lithotripsy facilities.
Neurourology: The scope of Neurourology at Manipal Whitefield Hospital covers nervous system control of the genitourinary system, and conditions causing abnormal urination. Some neurological conditions such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury can disrupt the function of the lower urinary tract. This can lead to diseases and disorders such as urinary retention, urinary incontinence, and detrusor overactivity.
Genitourinary Reconstruction: Clinicians at Manipal Whitefield provide advanced treatment options for diseases requiring lower urinary tract reconstruction, genital disorders, and congenital urological conditions. The genitourinary tract is the system most often affected by congenital defects (problems present at the time of birth). People who are born with these problems later experience typical age-related urological problems such as prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. We offer personalized surgical treatment options for patients with common and uncommon lower urinary tract and genital conditions, disorders and anomalies.
Laparoscopic & Image-Guided Surgery: At Manipal Whitefield Hospital, we are well-known for innovative surgical procedures and patient care. Our large, collective group of surgeons with experience in urologic laparoscopic and robotic surgery is at the forefront of minimally invasive patient care. Our surgeons are recognized nationally for providing successful care to patients with urologic laparoscopic surgery.
Renal Transplantation: Manipal Hospital Whitefield is now an established centre for life and cadaver Renal Transplantation. The Department of Urology also offers nephrology allied services like CAPD insertion and Arterio-venous fistula surgeries.
Facilities & Services
At the Department of Urology at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, we treat health disorders, either anatomical or structural, of the urinary tract system in both male and female alongside problems in the kidneys, adrenal glands, urethra, urinary bladder, and male reproductive organs including the penis, testes, prostate and epididymis. The treatment approach includes medical and surgical intervention basis the severity of the problem. When problems of the genito-urinary organs are left untreated for a longer period of time, they can turn into life-threatening disorders that can potentially disrupt regular life and can lead to disabilities for life.
Urological problems need specialised attention and care and can best be treated by the best urologists in Whitefield, Bangalore at Manipal Hospital Whitefield. The department boasts of staff who are trained to manage simple to complex problems like pain or blood flow during urination, incontinence, infections in the urinary tract, kidney stones, etc. and backed by latest and advanced infrastructure and technology-enabled diagnosis and treatment equipment.
Key Urological conditions treated at Manipal Hospital Whitefield include:
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The treatment of Urologic Oncology involves cancer of the adrenal glands, kidneys, prostate, bladder, penis, ureters and the testicles. We, at the Department of Urology at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, strive to offer treatment therapies for such cancer types using our cutting-edge and innovative technology and research-backed approach, and best in class infrastructure. Our team of Urologists collaborates with leading Oncologists and uses their knowledge and expertise to treat rare kinds of urologic cancers, such as cancers in the adrenal gland, urethra or penis, genitourinary sarcomas as well as perform surgeries to eliminate chances of recurrence of bladder or prostate cancers.
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One of the core specialities of Urology is male infertility or problems with the male reproductive system. Also known as Andrology, the best Urologists in Whitefield Bangalore are renowned for treating erectile dysfunction, male infertility and ejaculatory disorders. Similar to female reproductive health, complexities may arise in men’s health too and expert diagnosis to address them. These health problems may require surgical intervention such as implantation of penile prosthesis, vasectomy reversals, and urethroplasty fertilization procedures.
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It is often said that females are more prone to getting urinary problems than men. Female Urology problems at Manipal Hospital Whitefield are dealt with extreme care where the team of Urologists diagnoses problems of the lower urinary tract, overactive bladder and incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapses.
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Frequent urination, experiencing burn, pain, foul smell and blood loss during urinating are common symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). While these symptoms may look temporary or non-alarming, but when left untreated, can lead to serious problems. We, at Manipal Whitefield Hospital, over the years, have treated patients successfully suffering from such infections and we still continue to do so.
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Children’s health requires special care and attention, especially when it is concerning urologic disorders. We at Manipal Hospital Whitefield, specialise in diagnosing and treating congenital Paediatric Urology disorders or abnormalities of the genitourinary tract, underdeveloped or delayed development of genitalia, delayed puberty, undescended testes, vesicoureteral reflux and enuresis. At our hospital, we are fully equipped with consultants whose expertise lies in paediatric urology. These consultants are trained and skilled in both medical and surgical treatment approaches like performing open surgeries on a child’s urethra, bladder or kidney; ureteric reimplantation, laparoscopic pyeloplasty, PUV fulguration, deflux injection; and treatment of anomalies in the bladder.
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Formation of calculi or stones in the kidney and then getting enlarged in the ureter is a common Urological disorder. Also referred to as urinary tract stones, these stones are removed tactfully by our expert team of clinicians to minimise the risk of any subsequent formation. Using potassium citrate or thiazide diuretics, increased intake of fluid and reduced intake of dietary animal protein is suggested basis the composition of calculus. At Manipal Hospital Whitefield, we also offer a complete gamut of LASER/non-LASER stone surgeries and shock wave lithotripsy facilities.
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Another complex area that is treated at the Department of Urology at Manipal Hospital Whitefield is Neuro-urology or treatment of the nervous system of genito-urinary organs. Here, we diagnose problems of the nervous system control of the genitourinary system and treat abnormal urination. Few neurological disorders like Parkinson’s Disease, spinal cord injuries or Multiple sclerosis can affect the lower urinary tract. These may lead to urinary tract problems including bladder issues and detrusor overactivity.
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Any congenital defect of the genitourinary tract may need reconstruction to avoid problems later in life. At Manipal Hospital Whitefield, we offer personalised advanced, tech-enabled surgical treatment options for genitourinary reconstruction.
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At Manipal Hospital Whitefield, we are equipped to perform laparoscopic and image-guided surgeries using robot-assisted techniques of treatment of urological disorders to ensure high-quality patient care, reduced hospital stay and faster recovery. Our minimally invasive surgical technique has been lauded by both the medical fraternity and patients across the nation and continues to win accolades for its innovative approaches.
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In alliance with the Department of Nephrology, our clinicians also perform renal transplant surgeries and post-operative care. They also perform CAPD insertion and Arterio-venous fistula surgeries.
The vast experience and knowledge of the Urologists in Manipal Hospital Whitefield are ably supported by a team of highly competent and skilled nurses, paramedics, clinical technicians and dieticians who specialised their training in renal care. This team collaborates and work to determine the best treatment approaches based on research-backed treatment methods, diagnose patients for all possible complications that may arise. Staying true to the trust that patients across the globe have on the brand, our motto at Manipal Hospital Whitefield is to provide the best services that a patient deserves in all facets of the treatment.
FAQ's
The physician will perform a genital exam plus a digital rectal exam to assess the prostate. This can include sonography of the kidneys, the bladder, and/or the prostate; or an imaging scan to visualize specific organs. The urologist at the best urology hospital in Whitefield, Bangalore may recommend an ambulatory, office-based procedure.
Urological conditions can be both simple and complex. But whatever be its nature, it reduces the quality of life. Manipal Hospitals stand for quick recovery through the least invasive, most appropriate and advanced treatment available. Contact us to know more about urological problems and book an appointment with one of our Urology specialists today.
