Urology

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Urology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urinary system: the adrenal glands, kidneys, urethra, prostate gland and ureters. Contrary to popular belief, not only men, but also women use the services of urologists. This discipline covers a wide range of diseases that affect both genders.

Specialized equipment used in urology offices allows for gentle non-invasive treatment with minimal traumatic stress. This makes it possible to reduce the number of drugs taken, shorten the period of therapy and even avoid the need for surgical intervention. Any prescribed treatment will be more effective if combined with urology equipment. Using urology equipment gives a guaranteed lasting result.

Types of diseases that the instruments treat

Urological equipment helps specialists to carry out targeted treatment of complex diseases of the urinary system, as well as to achieve significant results in rehabilitation therapy.

Male urological diseases that can be effectively treated with urology equipment include:

• prostatitis and prostate adenoma;

• cystitis, urethritis and other inflammatory processes;

• erectile disfunction;

• renal failure;

• urolithiasis;

• incontinence, difficulty and infrequent urination.

In female urology, specialized devices can be used to treated the following: urolithiasis, inflammation of the urethra, pyelonephritis, incontinence or difficulty urinating, trophic changes in the mucous membranes.

Areas of urology

The areas of urology include not only male (andrology) and female (urogynecology), but also others:

• Paediatric urology is the branch concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in children.

• Oncourology is a field dealing with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancerous diseases of the genitourinary system in children and adults. Such diseases include, for example, malignant neoplasms of the bladder or kidneys.

• Phthisiourology is a branch dealing with the treatment of tuberculosis diseases of the genitourinary system.

• Geriatric urology is the study and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system in the elderly. This area is separate from general urology, as many of the diseases in these patients are age-related.

There is also emergency urology that provides urgent care for acute urinary retention, colic and other conditions that require immediate medical attention.

Features of the devices used in urology

Urology equipment makes the treatment of diseases of the genitourinary system more effective and safer for the patient. Modern technologies have many advantages over the methods of laparoscopy and surgery. Important features of the devices used in urology are:

• high-quality visualization and utmost accuracy;

• the ability to carry out treatment without violating the integrity of the tissues;

• the ability to significantly shorten the rehabilitation period.

The devices used in urology have built-in programs for treatment and the ability to record their own protocols. They greatly facilitate the doctor's work and make the treatment less traumatic for the patient. Using special equipment to improve the quality of diagnostics and treatment procedures, impressive results can be achieved.

Equipment types

For the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in urology, the following modern devices are used:

• ultrasound systems;

• urodynamic systems;

• uroflowmeters;

• lithoextractors and other devices.

Shock wave therapy is considered the gold standard in the treatment of such pathologies of the urological spectrum as urolithiasis. It has minimal contraindications and does not lead to complications. Shock wave therapy devices are sometimes the only way to cope with the disease.

Physiotherapy equipment is used in urology to eliminate the consequences of diseases and restore impaired body functions. Treatment with physiotherapy devices is indicated for sexual dysfunctions and other diseases of the male urogenital system, as well as inflammatory diseases of the urogenital system following main treatment.