Laproscopic / Minimally invasive Urology Surgery in India

Minimally invasive surgery is also known as keyhole surgery and is carried out with the help of a special instrument known as laparoscope. This instrument is a fiber optic tube which has light and camera at its tip. This camera when inserted inside the body cavity shows the actual condition of the tissues inside and these pictures are projected on the computer screen. The surgeon is able to see the actual picture and decide his action plan. Micro sized surgical instruments are inserted through small holes made in the abdomen and manipulated by the surgeons to complete the procedure with minimum damage to surrounding tissues.

 The area is expanded by introducing an inert gas which gives the surgeons better visibility. Since the muscles cutting is less and blood loss is minimum, the postoperative complications and recovery time is less. The surgery must be carried out by specialist urologists who are trained and experienced in laparoscopic surgeries. Also these surgeries require longer time to be carried out.

Advantages of Laparoscopic Surgery

• Instead of one single large incision of 10-15 cm, 3-4 small keyhole incisions of 3-5 mm are made.
• Healing time is less so recovery is faster
• Lesser scar tissue and less blood loss.
• Minimum injury to surrounding tissues

Types of Procedures for Laparoscopic Urology

Many types of procedures that deal with conditions of kidneys, bladder, urethra, vagina and testes etc., are included in laparoscopic urology.

Laparoscopic removal of kidney cancer : Using the micro instruments the diseased part of the kidney or the entire kidney is crushed and removed through the 3-4 tiny holes of 5mm to 10mm size. In case of kidney failure also this procedure can be used to remove damaged kidney.

Laparoscopic removal of bladder cancer: Keyhole incisions are made in the lower part of abdomen through which instruments are inserted to carry out partial removal of bladder wall if cancer is localized or total removal of bladder along with lymph nodes if the cancer has spread. A new artificial bladder is constructed to allow the patient to store urine.

Laparoscopic removal of prostate cancer: Recently advanced laparoscopic surgery with the help of a robot called the da Vinci system is fast getting popularity among surgeons. The robot carries out the entire surgery through keyhole incision made in the lower part of abdomen. The small incisions allow full or partial removal of the prostate gland with minimal damage to bladder or urethra. The surgeon controls the robot from a remote distance.

Laparoscopic Hernia repair: Hernia is a weak point in the abdominal wall through which abdominal contents can spill out while coughing, sneezing, picking up heavy weights or straining during defecation. 2-4 keyholes are made near the inguinal area in case of inguinal hernia repair and a prolene sheet is placed to cover the defect. Bilateral inguinal hernia repair can also be carried out using laparoscopic surgery.

Laparoscopic repair of Pelvic - ureteric junction: The kidneys produce urine that is collected in the renal pelvis from where it passes through the long tubes called ureter to enter the bladder. At times there is an obstruction at the point where the renal pelvis becomes continuous with the ureters. There is narrowing at this point. The surgery requires removing of this narrowed junction, trimming of the renal pelvis and reattachment of the ureters to the renal pelvis. Traditionally this required a 10 cm long incision in the abdomen, but a laparoscopic surgery involves making of only 3-4 keyholes around the umbilicus.

Laparoscopic removal of stones in the ureter, kidney and bladder: 3-4 keyhole incisions are made through which the laparoscope is introduced to visualize the size and location of the stones. Special probes are inserted through the instrument which powder the stones and suck them out or direct them to the bladder from where they can be flushed out.

Laparoscopic treatment of undescended Testes : Generally the testes descend from the abdomen into the scrotum just before birth in male babies. However sometimes this doesn’t take place and they need to be put in their position through surgery. This surgery requires a lot of precision which can only be attained through magnification by a laparoscopic camera as the surgery needs to be carried out at one year when the body parts of an infant are really small.

Laparoscopic repair of Vesico - vaginal repair Usually the vaginal wall and the bladder wall are distinct but at times due to injury, disease or prolonged labor an abnormal connection forms between them. This causes urinary incontinence. Through 4 keyholes during laparoscopic surgery, the organ walls are repaired and a layer of fat obtained from the abdomen is placed between the walls. Repair by traditional surgery would require a bigger incision and more damage to surrounding structures during approach as both bladder and uterus are placed deeply.

Laparoscopic Varicocoelectomy Usually the testis is placed in the scrotum, and is at a lower temperature than the rest of the body so as to allow normal sperm production. But sometimes the veins carrying blood from testis to the heart get blocked, dilated and engorged. The blood collects here making the testes warm. This can affect sperm production. Through laparoscopic surgery, 3 - 4 keyholes are made and the blood supply to this vein is stopped.

All these surgeries require a shorter hospital stay of around 3-4 days and a faster recovery period of 15 days as opposed to traditional surgery where the hospital stay can be as long as 2 weeks and the patient slowly gets back to normal activities of daily living by 6 weeks.

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WORLD'S CLASS HEALTHCARE AND MEDICAL TOURISM IN INDIA FOR PATIENTS FROM NIGERIA AND ITS SURROUNDING COUNTRIES WITH THE MYMEDOPINION

MyMedOpinion has been successfully treating and providing healthcare services to patients from across the Globe who seek cost effective and quality surgery in India. This is an informative page for our health seeking friends and patients from Nigeria covering all the aspects of traveling to India from Nigeria for excellent medical care.

INTRODUCTION 

MyMedOpinion provides the link or bridge to the patient from their home country and destination country. They take care of logistics and, in many ways, peace of mind. We provide step by step guidance to international patients traveling to India so that they can avail quality and affordable healthcare services at world-class hospitals without any waiting time. We walk with you every step of the way, as we deliver the very best available Medical care, meeting the highest international standards.

We put your needs first, as we offer you all of the latest in imaging, diagnostic, planning, and treatment techniques available world-wide. We go hand-in-hand while maintaining an unmatched level of transparency through your treatment experience. We do so because we accept nothing less than the best possible outcome for each patient. 

Our aim is to make high quality medical treatment as affordable as possible for the people across the world because we believe that everybody deserves a world-class medical care. As we all know that India is one of the leading healthcare destinations in the world which provides truly world-class medical care at an unbeatable cost. 

MyMedOpinion associated medical institutions include Joint Commission International (JCI), National Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH), International Services Organization (ISO) accredited hospitals that provide the highest international standard and quality assurance. Some of our top surgeons have over 20 years of experience in their respective fields and are qualified members of Medical boards in India, United States of America, United Kingdom, Australia and France.

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WHAT MAKES THE PATIENTS FROM NIGERIA TRAVEL TO INDIA FOR SURGERY WITH THE MYMEDOPINION

India has one of the best qualified professionals in each and every field, and this fact has now been realized the world over. Regarding Medical Facilities India has the most competent doctors and world class Medical Facilities. With most competitive charges for treatment, India is a very lucrative destination for people wanting to undergo treatment of certain medical problems. India offers World Class Medical Facilities, comparable with any of the western countries. India has state of the art Hospitals and the best qualified doctors. With the best infrastructure, the best possible Medical facilities, accompanied with the most competitive prices, you can get the treatment done in India at the lowest charges.

Nigerian Citizens are very sensitive towards their health requirements. Since the medical infrastructure is not so highly developed in Nigeria, patients prefer to travel abroad for medical management. This has been the case in past also when only the rich and the affluent traveled to USA and Europe for healthcare. With India emerging as one of the Medical hubs of the world, just like patients from other countries, patients from Nigeria have also now started coming to India for all health and medical related issues.At any given point to send us a medical query – go to the Enquiry Form

Risk For Heart Disease Increases Among People Infected With Hepatitis C

People Infected With Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C infected people are not only at increased risk for liver damage, they may also have increased risk for heart disease, says a new study. The findings emerged from an ongoing study among homosexual men, many of whom were infected with HIV and followed over time to track risk of infection and disease progression.

A subset of the study participants had both HIV and hepatitis C. Risk for heart disease is higher among people infected with HIV. However, researchers wanted to emphasize their results offer strong evidence that hepatitis C can increase the cardiovascular damage.

The study participants infected with hepatitis C were more likely to harbour abnormal fat and calcium plaques inside their arteries, which is a condition known as atherosclerosis, a common forerunner of heart attacks and strokes.

The researchers claimed that their evidence is strong enough to warrant vigilant monitoring of cardiac symptoms among people infected with the virus. However, they do not know exactly how the infection with the hepatitis C virus triggers the growth of artery-clogging plaque.

People infected with hepatitis C are already followed regularly for signs of liver disease, but our findings suggest clinicians who care for them should also assess their overall cardiac risk profile regularly . The study involved 994 participants between the ages of 40 and 70 years, without heart disease were followed across several institutions in several US cities.

Of the 994 participants, 613 were infected with HIV, 70 were infected with both viruses and 17 were only infected with hepatitis C.

The study participants underwent cardiac CT scans to detect and measure the amount of fat and calcium deposits in the arteries. Those with hepatitis C, regardless of HIV had 30 percent more plaque in their arteries. People with either hepatitis C or HIV had 42 percent more non-calcified fat deposits.

Those who had higher levels of circulating hepatitis C virus in their blood were 50 percent more likely to have clogged arteries compared to men without hepatitis C. The researchers said that poorly controlled infection may lead to inflammation throughout the body, which can fuel blood vessel damage and contribute to heart disease.

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We help you in getting medical consultations for your medical case from certified International Hospitals in India. Our doctor network is quite large and covers all the specialties of treatment. This is the first step for getting treatment in India. We get you a detailed report consisting of doctor, diagnosis, treatment plan, cost of surgery in India, duration of stay in hospital and in India besides other relevant details.

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We assist in getting Indian Medical Visa and also filing of documentation. This is done once you have made up your mind to get treatment in India and have also selected the treatment package shared with you. Once all the relevant documents and visa invitation letters have been provided to you, you can apply to the nearest Indian Embassy in your country and get Indian Medical Visa. Get the complete List of Indian Embassies Abroad here.

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The patient is received at the airport by our Executive who makes arrangements for taking the patient to the guest house/hotel or hospital. It is ensured that the patient and his/her family have a safe and comfortable stay. Guest house/hotel is arranged as per the patient's budget.

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Our prior appointment booking services helps both you and the doctors. Once the appointment has been done you can relax in your comfortable hotel room and proceed to the hospital at the specified time of appointment. No need of waiting endlessly outside the doctor’s room waiting for the doctor to see you. It helps the doctors as they can plan their appointment list accordingly saving both time and effort.

Dedicated Patient Coordinators and Interpreters

We have dedicated patient co-coordinator and interpreters for our clients who are at your service 24*7. The coordinators assist you during the whole treatment - getting consultations, taking care of you during your treatment in India and as well taking follow-ups after your departure. The interpreters assist you in your conversations with the people and doctors. So that language doesn’t become a barrier.

Cell Phone and SIM cards rentals

We provide our clients with SIM cards and phone rentals so that they can be in touch with their near and dear ones. These rentals also helps in cutting down the communication costs as the call rates are significantly cheaper compared to call rates on a roaming number. Some of the recommended cell phone operators that you can choose from while in India for treatment are Airtel, Vodafone, Idea etc,

Assistance in communicating family back home

We understand how important it is for every one of us to be in touch with our loved ones when we are travelling. Especially when we are coming for treatment to India since added to the anxiety of travelling abroad is the anxiety of treatment. Therefore, we take special care of keeping you in touch with your loved ones are it regular medical bulletins or just a casual talk with your family we have solutions for everything.

Your home country cuisine

Your medical tour to India is just home away from home. Get the cuisines and comfort in your hotel room at the click of a button. Our on-call menu chef ensures that no matter from which part of the world you come from we have your favorite dish ready for you. We get our clients various cuisines depending upon their preference such as African, Arabic, Continental, Chinese etc. But do try our Indian cuisine as well. You will love it.

Post discharge follow-ups

We follow a robust and scheduled post discharge treatment plan so that our client doesn’t face any post discharge issues. The doctors are available and guide our clients during the full recovery period. Post surgery after treatment in India regular follow-ups are done with our clients. The follow-ups are typically related to medicine usage, medicine cycle, physiotherapy sessions and also special talks with our clients.

Sight-seeing and Shopping Tours

No medical tour is complete without doing some sightseeing and shopping sprees. India is famous for its renowned heritage and handicrafts. There is something for everyone. Be it a short visit to Taj Mahal the symbol of eternal love or a quick shopping spree at Dilli Haat famous for its handicrafts from across India we have tours for every one of you. Get your medical tour to India complete with leisure activities.

Departure

Patient is discharged from the hospital after thorough post operative measures. Thereafter, patient is properly guided for the departure process to their home country

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This can be done through various means of online video chat like Skype. Also, patients can have their post operative queries solved from surgeons/physicians through a telephone call.

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Advantages of Medical Tourism in India - World's Class Hospitals and Doctors in India

Medical tourism is one of the quickest and largest growing industries in the world. As the number of uninsured people and those with high deductibles continue to go up, many of them opt to be treated outside their native land, where they can manage to pay for the treatments they need in a timely fashion. Medical Tourism in India offers low cost, or cost effective, medicaltreatments with no waiting lists and accessibility of skilled and experienced doctors so medical tourists around the globe are flocking like never before. Now day’s expectation is that Medical Tourism will continue to grow up at a rapid rate of speed and continue offering medical treatments to tourist at a fraction of the cost they can get it at home for.

India is considered among the best in international medical tourism destinations. Patients get excellent healthcare services in India. Many foreign nationals worry about the quality of facilities and care they will receive out of the country. There are many well qualified doctors and hospitals in India. Medical procedures often cost half as much (or less) in India as compared to the U.S. Even including the cost of travel and a hotel stay, it can be cheaper to have procedures done out of the motherland than to have them done at home. Low cost treatment does not necessarily mean lower healthcare standards.

A wide range of exceptional medical treatment packages are offered in India at a very reasonable price. All the hospitals in India offer advanced medical technologies & health care facilities by using the same medical knowledge and technology at a substantially low price. Doctors in India are well trained and experienced, multi-lingual, with quite a lot of of them having undergone professional training in US, you can be assured that you are in the most capable of hands.

Why should you consider India for your healthcare needs?

India has several advantages when it comes to healthcare services. Some of them are mentioned below:

·         1. High standards in medical, surgical care and patient handling

·         2. Low cost treatment

·         3. Fluent English speaking hospital staff

·         4. Waiting times for surgeries and other treatment is lower than in other countries

·         5. A large number of private hospitals where the medical facilities and serving doctors can be compared to the best in the world

·         6. State of the art technology available to treat even the most difficult medical cases

·         7. Availability of traditional/alternative healing systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Ayush, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy

·         8. India has many tourist attractions that offer healing environs and other rewarding experiences

Key strengths of the country for medical tourism

- The corporate hospital standards in India are world class, able to compete with the best and can offer you any service you will find anywhere else in the world.

- India has a well-trained pool of manpower when it comes to doctors, physicians, nurses, and paramedical staff.

- Immediate attention to your need be it for treatment or surgery. Now you don't have to wait for months to get treated. Even after you go back you can still consult with your doctors and with the hospital through the facility of telemedicine.

- Indian nurses are some of the highly trained and compassionate in the world.

- If you are just looking for a change from your busy life, then India has many wellness / holistic medical centers where you can get traditional massages and Ayurvedic therapies.

1. High standards in medical, surgical care and patient handling

Many hospitals and health centers specialize in certain fields such as cardio thoracic surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, etc. Many healthcare facilities organize seminars and conferences where they invite leading doctors from around the world. World class diagnostic centers, blood banks and imaging centers have been set up.

2. Low cost treatment

The cost of getting treatment in India is very low even when comparing with other medical tourism countries. It is at the most 10% to 20% of what will be charged in the US or UK. Above all you will find the same standards upheld that you would have found in your country.

3. Fluent English speaking hospital staff

There is high professionalism in the Indian medical industry. All doctors, nurses and most paramedical staff will speak to you in English. Now you don't have to worry about not being understood. And this eliminates the need for a translator.

4. Waiting times for surgeries and other treatment is lower than in other countries

Many patients come to India after learning that they would have to wait for months to undergo a similar surgery in their country. Rather than waiting for a long time and suffer in the meanwhile, flying abroad for medical treatment is a much better option.

5. A large number of private hospitals where the medical facilities and serving doctors can be compared to the best in the world

Hospitals and clinics in India are constantly acquiring the latest equipment and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the widest range of services. Many hospitals have also started international patient wards with special desks that cater to the travel requirements, translation and dietary requirements of international medical tourists exclusively.

6. State of the art technology available to treat even the most difficult medical cases

India is known for medical treatments where advanced healthcare is required, such as organ transplants, cardio-vascular surgery, eye surgery, etc. Indian hospitals are equipped with high end technologies such as Gamma knife, Cyberknife, IMRT, brain suite, Novelix TX, PET Scan, IGRT, etc.

7. Availability of traditional/alternative healing systems like Ayurveda, Yoga, Ayush, Siddha, Unani and Naturopathy

If you are looking for holistic healing centers for alternative procedures, then India is a well known medical tourism destination where you can access traditional and highly recommended treatments like the world renowned Ayurveda, yoga, meditation and naturopathy.

8. India has many tourist attractions that offer healing environs and other rewarding experiences

India has a rich cultural and historical past, and is well connected to all places by train, bus and flight. Travel is also very economical and easy. When you are done with your medical procedure, you can visit the many tourist destinations in India. Many of the people who come to India for health tourism end up visiting the country.