Vaidam Organized an Educative Session on Urological Procedures by Dr. Vikas Agarwal From Aakash Hospital

Urology is a vast discipline that deals with the surgical and medical management of urinary tract and reproductive organ diseases. Organs under the urology specialty include the kidneys, urethra, adrenal glands, ureters, urinary bladder, and the male reproductive organs. With over 7,500 kidney transplants being performed annually in India, the hospitals in the country have established them as one of the most sought-after options for urological procedures.

There have been significant improvements in the field of urology over time. With newer minimally invasive techniques and the use of robots, renal disorders are now easily managed without significant complications. To shed light on these advancements, Dr. Vikas Agarwal, Director & HOD of Robotic Urology, Kidney Transplant, and Uro Oncology at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, came to Vaidam's office.

He explained standard urological procedures like PCNL, RIRS, ESWL, TURP, and laser prostatectomy. He briefed us about the kidney transplant procedure, which is only done when both kidneys fail. The minimum age for kidney donation is 18 years, with the maximum being 60. He also told us about the swap transplantations, which are done when a near relative living donor is medically incompatible with the recipient.

Other vital points he shared are –

• Kidney stones larger than 2 cm are treated with PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy). For obese patients, PCNL is performed in a supine position.
• Photo-selective vaporization of the Prostate, or PVP, is a newer technique of laser prostatectomy done to treat an enlarged prostate. It offers benefits like less recovery time, immediate improvement in urinary flow, no blood loss, and less than 1% incidence of erectile dysfunction.
• Laparoscopic surgeries are now being performed using robots. The advantages of robotic surgeries are better precision, less tissue removal, early recovery, higher magnification, and minimal pain.

The surgeon also shared various complex cases he operated on. One such case was a 98-year-old male who had bladder cancer. He was successfully treated with radical cystectomy. The combined efforts of an excellent multidisciplinary team and family support played a role in the success of the surgery.

About Dr. Vikas Agarwal

Dr. Vikas Agarwal is one of Delhi's best Urologists and Kidney Transplant Surgeons. He has over 20 years of experience in some of the most renowned hospitals in the region. To date, he has performed over 600 kidney transplants, 700 laparoscopic urology & cancer surgeries, and 11,000 laser kidney stone & prostate surgeries.

About Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi, is a 230-bed tertiary care hospital. It has state-of-the-art infrastructure, the latest technology, and competent clinicians. It also has a 24/7 Trauma & Emergency Center, blood bank, and neonatal and pediatric ICU.

The Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant has 15 dialysis units. It offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of various urologic issues such as cancers, incontinence, impotence, prostate problems, kidney stones, bladder issues, and deformities.

The renal experts at the hospital have performed 500+ kidney transplants, including 7 pediatric transplants. They use high-end technologies, smart digital systems, and robust Hospital Information Systems to address the complex medical needs of patients.

To Conclude

The session was an interactive one in which various urological procedures were discussed. The team of Vaidam Health eagerly took part in the session and got all their doubts cleared. They also learned about the latest innovations in kidney transplants and other urology surgeries. 

We look forward to more such engaging and valuable sessions and would like to welcome Dr. Vikas again.