ur Department of Urology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various problems of urinary system of men and women of all ages as well as male genital and reproductive health issues. The Department provides both outpatient and inpatient services as well as emergency care.
Minimally invasive surgery is one of our urological team’s key priorities as it allows the patient to reduce the length of hospital stay and undergo rapid recovery. Laparoscopic surgery of all levels of difficulty is practiced for both oncological and non-oncological diseases. Many of these procedures were pioneered by our urological surgical team in Georgia as well as many other countries of the former Soviet world.
The Department of Urology consists of:
- Two senior urologists and oncological urologists
- Three junior doctors.
Overview
ur Department of Urology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of various problems of urinary system of men and women of all ages as well as male genital and reproductive health issues. The Department provides both outpatient and inpatient services as well as emergency care.
Minimally invasive surgery is one of our urological team’s key priorities as it allows the patient to reduce the length of hospital stay and undergo rapid recovery. Laparoscopic surgery of all levels of difficulty is practiced for both oncological and non-oncological diseases. Many of these procedures were pioneered by our urological surgical team in Georgia as well as many other countries of the former Soviet world.
The Department of Urology consists of:
- Two senior urologists and oncological urologists
- Three junior doctors.
Our technologies
State-of-art services offered by the Department is further made possible by the available high-technology equipment. Some of the notable examples are:
- VISERA ELITE II OTV-s300 – Olympus videoendoscopy platform with 4k 3D imaging
- Thunderbeat – Integrated Tissue Manipulation System: Ultrasonic and Bipolar Energy in One Instrument
- Flexible video cystoscope
- Flexible and rigid ureterorenoscopes
- Endoscopic mode using Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) optical technology
- Bipolar mode of transurethral resection, plasma vaporization, bipolar enucleation
- Surgical Holmium Laser Quanta System HO 150 (Exclusive User) for stone disintegration and prostate enucleation
- Shock Pulse device, combining various modes of energy for disintegration of urinary stones.
Preparing for your visit
How to prepare for a visit to the urologist?
You can schedule an appointment with a urologist based on your family physician’s referral or on your own initiative by calling our call center at + 995 32 2 009-009.
Urology focuses on the problems of urinary systems of men and women as well as male genital and reproductive health issues. A consultation with a urologist can provide answers to many questions you may have in relation to these problems. Furthermore, regular visits to a urologist whom you already know can help you to discuss health topics that otherwise may seem embarrassing.
What should I take with me when I visit a urologist?
You should bring your ID card and, if available, insurance documentation for your scheduled appointment. It is important to have reports and documentation of all previous examinations, such as laboratory test results and radiology reports and images.
It is also helpful to bring with you all available documents related to the past and current treatments such as surgeries or medical prescriptions. It is natural to have a lot of questions on you mind when discussing your health issues with a doctor. Hence, you may write down all questions that might be of interest to you prior to the visit so as you do not forget any of them when meeting your doctor.
How should you prepare for your doctor’s examination?
When arranging a visit with a urologist, keep in mind that you can be offered various examinations and tests. Here are a few common examples:
A complete urinalysis is one of the most common tests ordered during a urologist appointment. Your doctor may occasionally request that you collect your first voided urine sample in the morning in order to ensure the accuracy of the test.
A digital rectal examination in men is a physical examination performed by a urologist through your rectum to assess the size, shape, and density of the prostate. It may be offered if your doctor thinks that your symptoms can be connected to the prostate gland or if prostate cancer is suspected. The examination lasts for a total of 1 to 2 minutes but it may cause some physical discomfort.
A pelvic exam may be needed to evaluate women with urinary incontinence. It is performed in the same manner as a gynecological examination in a specially designed chair.
A urethral discharge or swab analysis is performed to look for signs of infection in the male urethra or genitals. It is best not to urinate for around 2 hours before taking the test to ensure its accuracy. The procedure entails an insertion of a special thin stick in your urethra and subsequent laboratory analysis of the collected specimen. The procedure is performed fairly quickly, but some men will find it uncomfortable at times.
A blood may be drawn if your doctor requests some laboratory tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) or evaluation of your kidney function. The doctor will instruct you on how to prepare for these examinations (for example, fasting).
Radiological studies are commonly performed in urological practice for various disorders of abdominal and pelvic regions. Ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging may be recommended by your doctor. In this situation, the doctor will tell you how to prepare for the exam and what to expect.
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