Endopyelotomy Treatment in India
About Endopyelotomy
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with no external skin incision.Typically performed under general or spinal anesthesia.Primary goal is to relieve obstruction and restore normal urine flow from the kidney.Shorter hospital stay compared to open pyeloplasty.Generally results in less post-operative pain and a quicker return to normal activities.High success rates in treating UPJ obstruction./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction causing flank pain.
- Impaired kidney function (renal impairment) due to the obstruction.
- Recurrent kidney infections (pyelonephritis) associated with the blockage.
- Progressive kidney swelling (hydronephrosis) detected on imaging studies.
- Kidney stones forming due to poor drainage from the obstructed system.
How to prepare
- Complete medical history review and physical examination by the urologist.
- Pre-operative imaging tests such as a CT urogram or renal scan to confirm the diagnosis and plan the procedure.
- Blood tests and urine analysis to assess overall health and kidney function.
- Discussion of anesthesia options and associated risks with the anesthesiologist.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure as instructed.
- Discontinuation of certain medications like blood thinners (aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the doctor.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding during or after the procedure.
- Infection of the urinary tract or kidney.
- Injury to the ureter or surrounding structures.
- Failure to relieve the obstruction, requiring a repeat procedure or open surgery.
- Stent-related discomfort, urgency, or frequency of urination.
- Formation of scar tissue (restenosis) at the treatment site over time.
- Rare complications include urine leakage or damage to adjacent organs.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for observation.
- A temporary internal stent is left in place for 2-6 weeks to keep the ureter open as it heals.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help flush the system and reduce stent discomfort.
- Mild pain or burning during urination and some blood in the urine is common initially.
- Avoid strenuous activities, heavy lifting, and driving for 1-2 weeks or as advised.
- Stent removal is a quick, outpatient procedure performed by the urologist after the healing period.
- Follow-up imaging is scheduled to confirm the success of the procedure and improved kidney drainage.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering endopyelotomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for endopyelotomy in India include Medanta The Medicity, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform endopyelotomy. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for endopyelotomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Endopyelotomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing endopyelotomy.
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Urologists for Endopyelotomy
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