FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Prostate
1- I am over 60 years of age and have difficulty while passing urine, can you help?
Answer: Having difficulty while urinating is a very common problem at this age and you need to be evaluated thoroughly. You will likely be suggested some of the following tests after an examination in the clinic:
a) Ultrasound kidney, ureter, and bladder with post-void residual urine
b) Urine Complete
c) Blood Sugar Random and Fasting
d) Serum PSA
2- Do you have experience with laser surgery of the prostate?
Answer: Sure, we are dealing with LASER Prostatectomies for a long time now. We use both diode and holmium laser.
3- Do you perform Robotic Radical Prostatectomies? I heard they are very rare?
Answer: Yes, you heard it right. We do not perform Robotic Radical Prostatectomies.
4- I was operated on for prostate surgery TURP about ten years ago. Now, I have the same problem in passing urine and my PSA is elevated.
Answer: Please contact us for an appointment with fresh ultrasound. You may need to be operated on for re-TURP. A bone scan might also be needed after a biopsy of the tissue. With that done, we will discuss further options with you.
Stones
1- I am a foreign return and happen to have a big stone in my kidney and I am concerned that PCNL is not commonly available in Pakistan. Can you help me?
Answer: You have come to the right place. We deal with regular and micro PCNL regularly. Please book an appointment so to discuss your condition further.
2- I am diagnosed with a 17mm stone in my left kidney and was advised lithotripsy. Can I have your opinion?
Answer: A lithotripsy is a good option for you as it is known to break the stone within the kidney without any substantial kidney damage. We can help.
3- I am 20 years old female student and I pass stones regularly. I have passed stone 4 times in urine. But now I have severe pain in the left kidney and CT shows a 9 mm stone in the left lower ureter and a 10 mm stone in the lower pole of the left kidney. Please advise a convenient and effective surgery so I don’t miss out on too much of my studies.
Answer: We will evaluate your case first and likely will perform Ureterorenoscopy and Lithoclast of the left ureter with RIRS for left lower polar kidney stone.
Erectile Dysfunction and Penile Implants
1- Do you deal with malleable and three-piece penile implants?
Answer: Yes, we deal with placing penile implants, it is a routine matter for us.
2- I am married for a couple of months and I have a severe venous leak as revealed by penile Doppler. Can you help!
Answer: This issue can be generally corrected with an implant. Make an appointment for an examination.
3- I am married for two years and have a kid. However, I am not attracted to sex anymore. When I try to do it anyway, I cannot enjoy it much due to not getting a complete erection while the morning erection is good. Please suggest something.
Answer: You need to relax, it can happen to anyone. Improve your diet and try to eat healthy along with getting at least six to eight hours of sleep. Please book an appointment so that we can examine you and afterward, will suggest some lab tests.
Infertility
1- My sperm count is low and even after four years of marriage, I am childless. A urologist diagnosed me with varicocele and advised surgery. What do you recommend?
Answer: I will have to see the report of the Doppler, along with your semen analysis. Also, I will prefer to do a medical examination before I can comment on your situation.
2- I am diagnosed with a biopsy proven case of obstructive Azoospermia. I was advised surgery, however, a friend recommended you. Do you deal with this procedure?
Answer: Yes, we deal with Vasoepididymostomy on a routine basis and we have a very good success rate. Please contact us for an appointment along with Johnson’s score on testicular biopsy.
3- I am married for the last eleven years and three pregnancies of my wife resulted in miscarriages. My semen analysis is normal and the tests of my wife are also normal. A gynecologist told us that it can be because of the male factor. Please provide your opinion.
Answer: Yes. Male factors can be involved in such cases, although it is very rare. However, DNA sperm fragmentation, stress to sperm head, and abnormal sperm shape can do that.
4- My wife and I have been married for the last two years but unable to conceive. My wife’s tests are normal, however, my semen analysis shows decreased motility of the sperm.
Answer: Please book an appointment as an examination is of crucial importance in your condition.
Pediatric Urology
1- I noticed that my 2 years old child has only one testicle, I am very confused and scared for his future. Please advise.
Answer: Undescended testicles are a common issue and they must be operated on at the age of six months, however, it is not too late. Please book an appointment so we can first locate the testicle by using Doppler ultrasound and MRI if required. Then we will operate to bring it down.
2- My son is 5 years old, and his hole to pass urine is not at the tip of the penis. Please suggest something.
Answer: It is a case of hypospadias, we first need to evaluate then we will operate. Please book an appointment!
3- Do you deal with pediatric urological surgeries?
Answer: Sure, we deal with all sorts of common pediatric surgeries.
4- My eight-year-old passes urine while sleep. Does he need medication?
Answer: No, your child does not need medication, instead, he needs appropriate training and a one-time examination. Book an appointment with us!
Uro-Oncology
1- I am a fifty-year-old male and have developed blood clots in my urine. I am also diagnosed as having a tumor in the bladder as shown on the CT scan. What do you recommend?
Answer: I want to see your CT scan results in detail, and then I will try to remove all that growth of the bladder endoscopically, without any cut. Please book an appointment to discuss further.
2- I am twenty-five years old male and I am diagnosed case of a left kidney tumor. I have been advised removal of the kidney but I am looking for a second opinion.
Answer: You have been correctly advised of the removal of the kidney in your condition, as a kidney tumor does not respond to chemotherapy or radiation.
Miscellaneous
1- I am male and have severe burning while passing urine for the last two weeks, I have no history of sexual contact. Can you help me?
Answer: Sure. Is there any sort of discharge from the urethra? You need to drink a lot of water and get yourself tested for a complete urine report then contact us for an appointment.
2-Do you treat both males and females?
Answer: Yes, we treat male patients, female patients and children.
3- I am a Diabetic female with seven kids and experiencing urine leakage problems for the last one year. What should I do?
Answer: Please visit us with fresh reports of the below tests
a) Urine Complete
b) Serum Creatinine
c) Ultrasound KUB
d) HBA1C