The urology center at the hospital is a department or unit that specifically provides medical services related to the urinary system and reproductive organs of both men and women. In this urology center, specialist urologists or urological surgeons work to diagnose, treat, and manage various conditions and diseases related to the urinary tract, kidneys, bladder, prostate, penis, testicles, and other related organs. The urology center is equipped with advanced medical facilities such as operating rooms, examination rooms, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic equipment required to manage various urological conditions. Additionally, this center may also provide services such as hormonal therapy, radiation therapy, or kidney dialysis for patients who require them.
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy (URS) is a bladder canal examination procedure that uses a tool that is inserted through the urinary tract into the ureter and then the stone is broken up with pneumatic waves. Stone fragments will come out with urine.
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a technique for removing kidney stones through a small incision of about one centimeter in the patient's waist. With only a few incisions compared to normal kidney stone removal surgery, the pain and blood loss is minimal and the hospital stay is shorter.
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) merupakan tindakan non-invasif untuk menangani batu saluran kemih, batu kandung kemih, batu ginjal, maupun batu empedu dengan memanfaatkan gelombang kejut dari luar tubuh tanpa merusak jaringan tubuh lainnya.
