Urologist ·
Manipal Hospital, Yeshwantpur , Bangalore, India
17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Kannada , English
Specialises in:
The conditions which are being treated by Dr. Vikram GD are mentioned here for your convenience.:
It is this surgeon who is responsible for performing the right procedures to treat conditions of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. The Urosurgeons operate patients for tumors of kidney, ureter, prostate and bladder. Hernia is one of the most common conditions for which surgeons working in this specialty provide the right solution.
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. It is wise to get yourself checked with a Urosurgeon if certain symptoms like blood in urine, strong smelling urine or reduced urine output become clear.
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 high success rates of the procedures performed by the surgeon is a sign of the excellent skills displayed.
The popular procedures performed by Dr. Vikram GD are outlined below.:
It is not just the outpatient surgeries that the doctors perform but inpatient ones as well. A number of procedures such as inguinal hernia surgery, total cystectomy and bladder tumor surgery which are actually urogenital procedures come under this specialty. The procedures are performed in coordination and consultation with every patients needs and requirements.
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A Urosurgeon has an important role in relieving a patient from the pain and discomfort that arises because of their urogenital condition. It is under the supervision of the Urosurgeon that adequate testing and screening is done in relation to the procedure itself. The Urosurgeons are always on the lookout for upgrading their procedures so as to refine the processes further. When it comes to preparing for the procedure and guiding the patient with the lifestyle changes to be made and prescribing the medications, it is the doctors responsibility.
Here is a comprehensive list of the tests that can be needed prior to and during a Urosurgeon consultation.:
The tests which have a natural correlation with the urogenital conditions are advised by the Urosurgeons and these include Kidney tests of various kinds. When abnormal growths like tumors are present in kidney or prostate, the surgeons can guide you to get a biopsy done to confirm or rule out cancer. As per the emergent situation, the doctor can also advise you to get Kidney Ultrasound, Prostate/Rectal Ultrasound.
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. Instead of being referred by a primary care doctor, you can choose to approach a Urosurgeon directly if the symptoms are severe and a clear indication that only surgery can help you. Further, post surgery complications can and should also prompt you to consult the surgeon at the earliest. The specialist may be consulted by your doctor to rule out urogenital problems as well which can be a reconfirmation of your primary care doctor's diagnoses.
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