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 A Laparoscopic
Nephrectomy is the surgical procedure of removing a kidney or section of a
kidney. The Laparoscopic Nephrectomy is very different from the
traditional surgical Nephrectomy because it doesn’t require large
incisions with lengthy hospitalization and recovery. This minimally
invasive surgery is done through 3-5 keyhole incisions (each of which is
usually no larger than a dime in size), where the surgeon views the kidney
and surrounding tissue with a flexible videoscope and the necessary
procedures are taken. Patients who have undergone this procedure have
enjoyed the same diagnostic and therapeutic benefits of traditional open
surgery but also greatly reduced postoperative pain, shorter
hospitalization, faster recovery, and better cosmetic results. This
minimally invasive procedure may not be appropriate for every patient;
your doctor will discuss your surgical options.
A Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty is the
surgical procedure of clearing a pelvic-ureteric junction obstruction.
When the connection between the kidney and uretur is narrow or tight it
causes it to build up in the kidney, allowing it fill with extra fluid.
This minimally invasive procedure will allow the surgeon to use small
incisions and a videoscope to refashion the narrowed connecting that
attaches the kidney and the uretur. Sometimes the surgeon will also place
a fine plastic tube often called a stent to keep the connection open while
it heals. This procedure allows the patient a shorter hospitalization,
faster recovery and successful results. This minimally invasive procedure
may not be appropriate for every patient; your doctor will discuss your
surgical options.
The pubovaginal sling is a minimally invasive therapy
used to treat female stress incontinence. Stress incontinence is the
unwanted leakage of urine that occurs with coughing, sneezing, laughing,
or abdominal pressure. The 30 minute sling surgery is performed by making
a small half inch incision in the vaginal area and a hammock of durable
mesh material is placed under the urethra. This highly practiced technique
resolves the incontinence in approximately 90% of patients.
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Transurethral
Microwave Therapy, is used when there is a need to shrink the prostate to
reduce the blockage of urine flow. An instrument (called an antenna) that
sends out microwave energy is insterted through the urethra to a location
inside the prostate. Microwaves are then used to heat the inside of the
prostate. A cooling fluid is placed around the microwave antenna to
prevent damage to the wall of the urethra from heat. This procedure is
done in office and only requires a local anesthetic or light sedative. It
has been proven to be very effective in treating BPH. This procedure may
not be appropriate for every patient; your doctor will discuss your
options.
