Why Urological Health Should Never Be Ignored
Urology is the branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the urinary tract — affecting the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra — in both men and women, as well as conditions of the male reproductive system. Despite being among the most common health concerns in India, urological problems are frequently dismissed or ignored due to social stigma or a lack of awareness.
The reality is that untreated urological conditions can have serious consequences. A kidney stone left unmanaged can lead to kidney damage. Prostate enlargement, if ignored, can result in complete urinary retention or kidney failure. Urinary tract infections that recur without proper treatment can ascend to the kidneys, causing life-threatening sepsis. Early consultation and treatment save lives — and quality of life.
Jodhpur’s Leading Urology Team
Vinayaka Hospital is home to one of the strongest urology departments in western Rajasthan. The department is anchored by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Sharma — M.B.B.S., M.S., M.Ch. (Gold Medalist) — a highly acclaimed urologist, andrologist, and genitourinary surgeon. Dr. Sharma is a former Head of Department of Urology and is one of the few surgeons in the region trained and experienced in kidney transplantation.
Dr. P.S. Prajapat and Dr. Saurabh Trivedi provide additional expertise in urological and general surgical procedures, ensuring the department can serve a high volume of patients with diverse needs.
Common Urological Conditions We Treat
- Kidney stones (renal calculi): Including laser lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), and ureteroscopy
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Acute and recurrent infections in men and women
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Prostate enlargement causing urinary obstruction
- Prostate cancer: Screening, diagnosis, and surgical management
- Bladder dysfunction: Overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, bladder stones
- Kidney failure and transplant: Evaluation, listing, and post-transplant care
- Male infertility and andrology: Low sperm count, varicocele, erectile dysfunction
- Genitourinary trauma and reconstructive surgery
- Paediatric urology: Undescended testes, hypospadias, vesicoureteric reflux
Kidney Stone Treatment in Jodhpur
Kidney stones are among the most common urological complaints in Rajasthan, where the hot climate contributes to dehydration and higher rates of stone formation. Symptoms include severe flank or groin pain, blood in the urine, nausea, and difficulty urinating.
At Vinayaka Hospital, kidney stones are treated using the least invasive method appropriate for the stone’s size and location. Small stones may pass on their own with medical management. Larger stones are treated with laser lithotripsy (RIRS or PCNL) — minimally invasive procedures that break stones into tiny fragments for easy passage without open surgery. Most patients are discharged within 24 to 48 hours.
Men’s Health and Andrology Services
Men’s sexual and reproductive health is an area where many patients delay seeking care unnecessarily. Vinayaka Hospital provides confidential, expert consultations for conditions including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, male infertility, and low testosterone. These conditions are treatable, and there is no reason to suffer in silence when expert help is available.
Over 19,000 successful operations and more than 100,000 satisfied patients. Vinayaka Hospital is Jodhpur’s trusted choice for urology.
Book Your Urology Appointment Today
If you experience blood in your urine, pain in your back or sides, difficulty urinating, frequent urination, or any concerns about men’s reproductive health, do not delay. Early diagnosis dramatically improves outcomes.
Call Vinayaka Hospital at 0291 243 8011. We offer emergency urology services 24/7 and routine consultations six days a week. Located at Umaid Hospital Rd, opposite Geeta Bhawan, Pratap Nagar, Jodhpur — easily accessible from Jodhpur city and surrounding districts including Barmer, Pali, Nagaur, and Jaisalmer.