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Laser OIU Treatment for Urethral Stricture in Delhi, NCR & India
Surgery Available – Yes
Hospitalization Required – It depends upon the procedure
Lab Tests Facility – Available
Emergency Treatment – Available
In-Patient Facilities – Available
Imaging Facility – Available
Same-Day Appointment – Available
Recovery Rate – Recovery rates are high.
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Care of the Urinary Chambers - Urethrotomy
OIU Full Form and Meaning in terms of Urology
OIU under the medical umbrella stands for Optical Internal Urethrotomy. It is a procedure used to treat urethral strictures, a medical condition when the urethra becomes narrow. The procedure for OIU in Urology is also called Urethrotomy and is also used for treating urethral strictures disease. It is an outpatient surgery that can be performed at a clinic.
VIU Meaning - Medical Abbreviation and Information
VIU medical abbreviation is Visual Internal Urethrotomy, it is a procedure for the management of the ureteral structure. VIU surgery involves the treatment of the bulbous urethra. It is not a definitive procedure for stricture of the urethra because in most cases a repeat of the treatment is required.
Cystoscopy with VIU and DVIU
In Urology and for the health of the Urinary tract, a third procedure involves Cystoscopy with VIU and DVIU, each of these procedures involves repairs to the narrow segment of the urethra. A cystoscopy is a test that involves the check of the health of the urethra and the bladder. It is also called a Cystourethroscopy or simply bladder scope.
RGU Procedures -
RGU procedures involve a specific form of X-Ray procedure done to study the urethra i.e., the terminal part of the urine passage, to look for any abnormalities like strictures, etc.
All the above-mentioned procedures are those that involve the stringent work of minting the health of one’s urinary bladder and surrounding organs .
Optical Internal Urethrotomy/ Laser OIU in Delhi
Laser OIU in Delhi is a very popular and effective treatment of urethral stricture. In urethral stricture, there is a narrowing of the urethra (the tube through which urine is passed out from the bladder). This narrowing of the urethra is treated by the Optical Internal Urethrotomy or OIU, it is also known as VIU (Visual Internal Urethrotomy. In the normal OIU procedure, the narrow urethral tissue is removed with a knife and in the Laser OIU procedure, the tissue is removed by the ray of thulium laser. Dr. Ashish Saini is one of the most experienced urologists in Delhi for the treatment of urethral stricture by Laser OIU procedure. You can book an appointment with him here.
Laser OIU Procedure
The patient is taken to the operation theatre and the spinal anesthesia is given. After this, a cystoscope/urethrotome is inserted in the urethra and the stricture is assessed with a camera. The tissues blocking the flow of urine in the urethra are visualized and then removed with the help of a Thulium laser instead of a knife. After that, a catheter is placed to ensure the good flow of urine, and the patient is sent to the recovery room. The patient is discharged on the same day after removing the catheter and normal voiding of urine.
What type of Urethral strictures are treated by Laser Urethrotomy
- Short urethral stricture (less than 10 mm length)
- If urethral Stricture happened due to a trauma
- If the stricture occurred due to any prior surgery
- Idiopathic stricture (without any known cause)
Tests Required before the Laser Urethrotomy procedure
- Urinalysis
- Urine Culture
- Blood Tests
- Uroflowmetry
- Micturating Cystourethrogram (MCU)
- Retrograde Urethrogram (RGU)
- Urethroscopy (if required) etc
Benefits of Laser OIU over Knife OIU
- Less Bleeding
- Less time of Hospitalization
- Early catheter Removal
- The patient is discharged on the same day without a catheter
- Recovery rates are high
Still have questions about the Laser OIU procedure, then book an appointment with Dr. Ashish Saini here.
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Excel Advanced Urology Center
Address 1 – R-13, 3rd Floor, Hansraj Gupta Rd, Part 1, Greater Kailash, New Delhi 110048
Address 2 – C-34, Ground floor Greater Kailash part -1, Delhi 110048,11-79685083
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