Urologist ·
Apollo Hospital , Chennai, India
32 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Tamil , English
Dr. Thirumalai Ganesan treats innumerable conditions in patients as mentioned below:
The conditions that are present in reproductive system in males as well as conditions of the urinary tract are treated through several procedures by this surgeon. The surgeries done by the Urosurgeon involve tumors of ureter, bladder, kidney and prostate. Urosurgeons are approached by the patients to resolve one of the most common conditions known as Hernia.
Let us have a look at the various symptoms and signs of a urogenital condition.:
A Urosurgeon consult is on the cards if bladder incontinence and frequent urinary tract infections are what ails you. You could be suffering from a urogenital condition if symptoms like blood in urine, reduced urine output or pain during urination is felt.
As far as operating hours are concerned, Sunday is an off day and working days for the surgeon are 6 days a week, 10 am to 5 pm. The surgeon has been endorsed by several patients owing to the high success rates of the procedures performed with least complications.
There are several popular procedures performed by Dr. Thirumalai Ganesan such as:
A stay of one night or more may be required when a Reconstructive Surgeon performs a procedure but they can just as well be an outpatient one. A Urosurgeon actually performs procedures that come under the branch of urogenital specialty and some such procedures are inguinal hernia surgery, total cystectomy and bladder tumor surgery. The procedures are performed in coordination and consultation with every patients needs and requirements.
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This surgeon is the most sought after for pain and discomfort related to the various urogenital conditions in patients. Their is appropriate testing and screening which is involved prior to the procedure itself done under the supervision of the Urosurgeon. The Urosurgeons are always on the lookout for upgrading their procedures so as to refine the processes further. It is the responsibility of the surgeon to recommend the best medicines, adequate lifestyle changes if needed and guide the patient through to the surgery.
A Urosurgeon consultation means that certain recommended tests may be needed and we have listed them here for your convenience.:
Among the tests routinely associated with the urogenital conditions, kidney tests are considered to be very prevalent. To confirm whether the abnormal growth like tumors in your kidney or prostate are cancerous, surgeons advise biopsies. Further, many times the doctor advised you to get Kidney Ultrasound, Prostate/Rectal Ultrasound done.
When the medical treatment methods have failed to help you in your urogenital problem or has been ruled out by your primary doctor then you must see a Urosurgeon. When the severity of the symptoms ensure that only this doctor can help you then you can consult a Urosurgeon. Further, post surgery complications can and should also prompt you to consult the surgeon at the earliest. As a reconfirmation of the diagnoses of your primary care doctor, you may be advised to consult a Urosurgeon.
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Bladder exstrophy is a rare congenital defect where the bladder develops outside the body due to an incomplete closure of the abdominal wall during the development of the fetus.