Endourological surgery is a type of modern urological surgery in which diseases of the urinary tract and kidney system are performed internally, that is, without making a cut (open operation) in the body, using special devices (endoscopes).
๐ Basic concept:
Endourology is a branch of urology, which deals with urinary tract, prostate learns how to treat gland, urinary bladder and kidney diseases in a less invasive (i.e. less traumatic) way. through).
Anesthesia: It is often performed under general or regional anesthesia.
With the help of cameras and instruments, the internal structures are seen and the necessary operations are performed.
Types of endourological operations:
- URS (Ureterorenoscopy) Removal of stones from the urinary tract or kidneys
- TURP (Transurethral Prostate resection) Removal of an enlarged part of the prostate gland
- TURBT (Transurethral bladder tumor removal) Removal of bladder tumors
- PCNL (Percutaneous nephrolithotomy) Removal of large kidney stones through a small hole in the back
- Stent placement (Double-J stent) A special tube to keep the urinary tract open placement
โ Advantages:
- Performed from the inside without cutting
- Rehabilitation period is short
- Less blood loss
- There is less pain
In most cases, you go home the next day
โ ๏ธ Disadvantages or risks:
- Risk of infection
- Urinary tract spasm or compression
- In rare cases bleeding
