Renal
Overview
Yashoda Hospitals’ Center for Nephrology & Urology has expertise in Renal Biopsies, Renal Angiography and Angioplasty, Haemodialysis, special forms of dialysis like continuous renal replacement therapy for acutely sick renal failure patients, endoscopic treatment of prostatic diseases (Holmium Laser therapy), complete one stop solution for Renal Stone Disease (including intrarenal surgery) and various laparoscopic renal surgeries.
Significantly, the Center has state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for Haemodialysis, Kidney Transplant and post-transplant renal intensive care.
The facility of online haemodiafiltration is one of its kind in Hyderabad which offers efficient and safe dialysis for septic patients.
Besides haemodialysis the center has the facilities to offer peritoneal dialysis both acute and chronic. It has the equipment and infrastructure to offer automated peritoneal dialysis to both chronic end stage kidney disease and acute renal failure patients admitted in the ICUs.
It has the infrastructure to offer sequential renal replacement therapy with Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in cardiac surgery patients including cardiac transplants.
It also offers haemoperfusion for poisoning and septic shock patients.
The center also has the expertise of offering Plasmapheresis as a treatment for various renal and non renal (Vasculitis, Myasthenia Gravis etc) indications.
The Center for Nephrology & Urology brings together the experience and expertise of qualified and experienced Nephrologists and Urologists in the country to ensure the best possible treatment and care for the patients. Given our vast experience with kidney dialysis and transplants, we ensure that our kidney transplant procedures assure smooth, efficient and reliable service.
The Kidney transplants done at the Center for Nephrology & Urology achieve for each patient higher quality and longevity of life. This becomes all the more crucial for many patients that have end-stage kidney disease or kidney failure. Yashoda Hospitals’ Center for Nephrology & Urology has successfully conducted over 1000 transplants over the years.
Besides taking care of adult patient with kidney diseases , the center has the expertise to handle all types of renal illnessess in children of all ages.
It has a well equipped pediatric and neonatal ICU . Also the center has the expertise to offer renal biopsies and dialysis to neonates also.
First time in India, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) using the online haemodiafiltration technique to treat multi-organ dysfunction, Septicemia, Refractory CCF, etc. having haemodynamic instability
CAPD training facilities for end-stage renal failure patients
Sequential CRRT with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a cardiac transplant patient
Renal Biopsy in a 10 day old baby and Peritoneal dialysis in a 3 day old baby.
Achievements
- CAPD training facilities for end-stage renal failure patients
- Sequential CRRT with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a cardiac transplant patient.
- Renal Biopsy in a 10 day old baby
- Peritoneal dialysis in a 3 day old baby
Faq’s
What is the purpose of a renal biopsy?
A renal biopsy, or kidney biopsy, involves removing a small tissue sample to diagnose and assess kidney conditions like acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), or renal masses. It helps guide treatment plans, monitor disease progression, evaluate treatment effectiveness, assess transplant function, and investigate unexplained decreases in kidney function, blood in urine, or protein in urine.
How long does a renal biopsy take?
A renal biopsy, or kidney biopsy, typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, with the entire procedure lasting about an hour. This includes numbing the area, using ultrasound or a CT scan to guide the needle, and inserting the needle into the kidney.Â
What is CRRT?
Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a 24-hour, continuous dialysis treatment used for patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) and fluid overload. It may be needed if a child appears swollen or if blood tests show elevated levels of waste products.
Who can get a kidney transplant?
Candidates for a kidney transplant typically have conditions like end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure, are fit for major surgery, can take required medications, have a life expectancy of at least five years, and understand postoperative care. Each hospital may have specific criteria for transplant recipients.
Can a kidney be treated without surgery?
Non-surgical treatments for kidney conditions, such as kidney stones, include endoscope removal to break or remove stones, ultrasound shock wave therapy to break up smaller stones for natural passage, and observation for stones that may pass on their own. These methods often avoid the need for surgery or hospitalization.
What is a renal angiogram?
A renal angiogram is an imaging test used to examine the blood vessels in the kidneys. It helps healthcare providers detect issues such as aneurysms (ballooning), stenosis (narrowing), or blockages in the vessels, and assess how well blood is flowing to the kidneys.
What are the most common renal surgeries?
Common renal surgeries include Nephrectomy, which can be partial (removing part of the kidney) or radical (removing the entire kidney along with surrounding tissues). Other procedures include Lithotripsy (using shock waves to break kidney stones), PCNL (removing large stones), Laparoscopic cyst ablation (removing kidney cysts), and Laparoscopic pyeloplasty (correcting ureter-kidney attachment issues).
