Laparascopic Urologic Surgery

Overview
Many traditional urologic surgical procedures require large incisions with lengthy hospitalization and recovery. Laparoscopic Surgery is a minimally invasive modern surgical technique in which operations in the abdomen are performed through small key hole incisions (usually 0.5–1.5 cm) in the abdomen. Patients who have undergone these procedures have enjoyed not only the same therapeutic benefits of traditional open surgery but also greatly reduced postoperative pain, shorter hospitalisation, faster recovery and better cosmetic results.
Laparoscopic Nephrectomy: This procedure involves removal of the kidney by means of only 3 -4 small holes (ranging from 5-12 mm). The indications for this operation are non-functioning kidney, tumours of the kidney, donor nephrectomy for the purpose of kidney transplant. Even small portions of the kidney can be removed by this procedure which is called as partial nephrectomy.
Laparoscopic Reconstructive Surgery: congenital obstruction in the kidney, where it connects to the ureter (the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder) is called a ureteropelvic junction obstruction, or UPJ obstruction. Repair of a UPJ obstruction is necessary to prevent kidney damage. Such problems can also be repaired by means of minimally invasive surgery.
Common examples of Reconstructive Surgery done laparoscopically are pyeloplasty, Ureteric Reimplant, ureterolysis.