Ureterolysis For Retro Peritoneal Fibrosis Treatment in India

Anjali Nair, a 42-year-old high school...

Anjali Nair, a 42-year-old high school biology teacher and mother of two, had been battling unexplained fatigue and a dull, persistent ache in her lower back for nearly a year. Initially dismissed as stress or a muscle strain, her symptoms escalated to include nausea and a noticeable decrease in urine output. A CT scan finally revealed the culprit: retroperitoneal fibrosis, a web of scar tissue encasing her left ureter and slowly choking her kidney. Her urologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that without intervention, she risked permanent kidney damage. He recommended a robotic-assisted ureterolysis to carefully free the ureter from the fibrous plaque. Anjali was terrified, the thought of surgery near her kidneys, the organs she taught about, was daunting. The procedure went smoothly, and in recovery, the relief from the constant back pain was immediate. After a few weeks of careful convalescence, her kidney function returned to normal. Emotionally, she transitioned from a state of anxious uncertainty and fear of losing her vitality for her family and students, to one of profound gratitude and renewed energy. She returned to her classroom with a personal story of resilience to share.