Urology

Uroflowmetry is a test that measures the volume of urine released from the body, the speed with which it is released, and how long the release takes. Our Diagnostic Urology Department constitutes of various investigations which are done by various medical equipments. Here we have mentioned a few of them.

An intravenous pyelogram (IVP) is an X-ray test that provides pictures of the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters, and the urethra (urinary tract). An IVP can show the size, shape, and position of the urinary tract, and it can evaluate the collecting system inside the kidneys.

Machine used – Siemens MP 450

KUB ultrasound is a lower abdominal ultrasound that is done to assess the urinary tract. The kidneys, urinary bladder, and ureters are scanned in females while the seminal vesicles and prostate gland are usually also included in males.

Machine used – Philips Affinity 70

The Renal Artery Doppler Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves to assess the blood flow into and out of the kidneys. If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, your doctor may request this exam to determine if there is a narrowing in the blood vessels leading to each kidney from the aorta.

Machine used – Philips Affinity 70

A computerized tomography (CT) scan of the kidneys, ureters and bladder (KUB) is referred to as a CT KUB. The purpose of the scan is to obtain images from different angles of the urinary system and surrounding structures, which encompasses the area from the superior poles of the kidneys down to the pubic symphysis.

Machine used – GE Brightspeed Elite Select. This test is done at our diagnostic branch.

A CT renal angiogram is an imaging test to look at the blood vessels in your kidneys. It can be used to look at the ballooning of a blood vessel (aneurysm), narrowing of a blood vessel (stenosis), or blockages in a blood vessel.

Machine used – GE Brightspeed Elite Select. This test is done at our diagnostic branch.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the prostate uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves and a computer to produce detailed pictures of the structures within a man’s prostate gland. It is primarily used to evaluate the extent of prostate cancer and determine whether it has spread.

Machine used – GE Signa HdXT 1.5T. This test is done at our diagnostic branch

Renal DTPA scan is a process for diagnosis and evaluation of kidney functioning. It involves intravenous administration of radiopharmaceutical material to assess the drainage pattern of kidneys and to find out if any area is not functioning properly. It is available in our Diagnostic division.

Machine Used – Siemens Symbia T

A bone scan shows up changes or abnormalities in the bones. You might have a bone scan to find out if prostate cancer has spread to the bone. A bone scan is also called a radionucleotide scan, scintigram or nuclear medicine test.

Machine used – Siemens Symbia T

PET CT is used in detection of primary and secondary metastasis. Recently PSMA PET is the investigation of choice FOR CA PROSTATE.

Machine used – Siemens Biograph mCTx