Key Surgical Procedures

IHUN urologists perform complex state of the art endoscopic, open, and laparoscopic procedures for different urologic conditions:

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL): Kidney stones are removed via a small incision in the patient’s back through which the scope is passed into the kidney. Subsequently, the stones are fragmented and removed.

Ureteroscopy (URS): for stones located in the ureter- or even in the kidney- a scope is passed via the urethra into the bladder then up through the ureter. When the stone is reached and visualized on the scope’s screen, it’s fragmented using laser energy and removed.

Surgery (Open and Laparoscopic): IHUN surgeons perform a wide array of open and laparoscopic surgeries for different complex urologic conditions. This includes urologic oncology, reconstructive urology, and kidneys transplantation.

Transurethral Prostate Surgery (Resection, vaporization and enucleation): ): IHUN urologists are perform all transurethral prostatectomy techniques for men with benign enlargement of the prostate. This includes conventional transurethral resection and transurethral prostatectomy using plasma or laser.

IHUN urologists perform different diagnostic, endoscopic, surgical, and laparoscopic procedures for the diagnosis and management of different tumors of the urinary tract, adrenals, and reproductive organs.

For example,

Nephrectomy : IHUN urologists are trained in performing complex kidney cancer surgery. This is with particular emphasis on nephron sparing surgery (removing the tumor and preserving the kidney) and complex nephrectomy for difficult tumors. This is done via open or laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.

Radical prostatectomy: IHUN urologists perform the largest number of radical prostatectomies for prostate cancer in Egypt and middle east.

Bladder Cancer : IHUN urologists perform different diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for management of bladder cancer. This includes transurethral of bladder tumors. Moreover, our sugeons perform the largest number of radical cystectomies and orthotopic neobladders in the region with outstanding outcomes.

IHUN offers several procedures to treat prostate enlargement caused by non- cancerous increase in size; these include

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): a surgical procedure used to eliminate part of the prostate.

Plasma Transurethral Resection of Prostate (Plasma TURP): is an innovative advancement to a conventional TURP in which prostate tissue is removed more gently using low temperature plasma energy; the procedure has shown reduction in procedure time while delivering long lasting results and a quick return to normal activity.

IHUN offers different surgical procedures to restore the structure and the function of male genitourinary system for both adults and children; these include:

Urethral Reconstructive Surgery: open surgical reconstruction or replacement of the urethra.

Hypospadias Repair: a surgical procedure for penile reconstruction for newborns and children to treat a birth defect.

Meatoplasty: a surgical procedure for penile reconstruction for newborns and children.