Laparoscopy is assuming massive importance in urology with kidney stone problems on the rise every year. According to a research, about 12% of the Indian population is affected by renal stone formation. Other urinary tract diseases are also on the rise, prompting doctors to provide the best possible treatment and care.
One such hospital is RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital. It is India’s first and only Super Specialty Institute that has spread its wings wide since its inception with 14 centres across the country today in Delhi, Mumbai, Faridabad, Goa, Ludhiana, Chennai, Kolkata, and many more to come.
RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital pioneered the concept of complete quality urological care under a single roof at Khar, Mumbai in 1987, under its founder Late Dr. Bhim Sen Bansal. This was a giant step in urological care in India. With the anniversary clock at 35, RG Stone has had an inspirational journey in delivering efficient care to patients with the help of a dedicated and proficient team of professionals. Patient satisfaction has always been in the DNA of RG Stone team.
RG has undertaken more than 6,50,000 successful procedures for patients from India and abroad including Lithotripsy for kidney stones; Laparoscopy for gall stones, hernia, appendicitis, urological tumors, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, uterus/ovary removal, etc; Endoscopy for stones etc; Laser Surgery for prostate and urinary stones; and Stapler Haemorrhoidectomy for piles. RG has performed over 30,000 laser prostatectomies alone.
Recently, the Faridabad branch of the hospital did an outstanding job in successfully removing 101 ureteric stones through surgery. Dr Praveen Pushkar, Dr Amit Garg and their team treated a 45-year-old male patient by removing the stones through Ureterorenoscopy procedure.
Let us dive deep into the services, treatments and care that RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital has to offer.
Care Packages and Services Offered:
Urology – Urinary/kidney stone, enlarged prostate (BPH), kidney cancer, prostate cancer, urinary bladder cancer, ureteral stricture, urethral stricture, erectile dysfunction, male infertility, urinary incontinence.
Minimal invasive surgery -Gall bladder stone, hernia repair, piles, bariatric surgery, appendicitis, fistula, fissure repair.
Laparoscopic Gynaecology– Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Ectopic Pregnancy, uterine polyps, Infertility
Uterine Prolapse
Female Urology – Female Urinary Incontinence, Vesicovaginal Fistula, Overactive Bladder, Post Delivery Urinary Problems, Interstitial Cystitis, Voiding Difficulty, Urinary Tract Infections, Painful Bladder Syndrome, Neurogenic Bladder, Female Sexual Dysfunction
Vision
To evolve into a global player in integrated healthcare service for the better management of health of the individual and the community at large.
Mission
To make this vision a reality:
Keeping the patient’s needs at the forefront of all the considerations
Adhering to international standards of healthcare management
Saving and enriching lives
Fostering culture of constant research, innovation and expansion of medical service
Attracting the best team of medical practitioners in the industry
Enthusing the staff and personnel to render cheerful assistance, courteous understanding and dedicated commitment to patients
Values
Patient’s well-being
Adopt and encourage ethical practices
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations
Provide a safe and comfortable working environment to employees and associates
Embrace technology and innovation in the delivery of healthcare
Provide socially responsible and safe healthcare
Challenges faced at the Time of Inception
In order to make it the leader in its field, RG Stone and Laparoscopy Hospital worked really hard to provide the best treatment and care for patients.
The management of the hospital states that history never looks like history when you are living through it. “As we look back and analyze the past three and a half decades, we realize that RG Stone Urology & Laparoscopy Hospital is one such story. Three-Generations worked together to bring out cure with utmost care through all latest treatment modalities”.
RG is an example of a dream-cum-true. It started way back in 1987 as a small stone clinic and today its presence is PAN-India. RGs vision since beginning was minimal bleeding in patients, no blood transfusion, and no long stays in hospitals. Minimal Access Surgery, presently the gold standard for most surgeries is a safer procedure for high-risk patients with diabetes, hypertension, or even heart problems.
Technological Advancements and Innovation in the Healthcare Space
Health is the prime concern for all individuals of all ages. The healthcare system of India has seen a paradigm shift in last few decades. Way back in 1921, healthcare delivery was not even given a thought. And today in 2021, there are diagnostic centres, nursing homes, hospitals, health clubs, health centres, dispensaries, 24-hour pharmacies, blood banks, and what not! The healthcare system in India has notched up several significant achievements over last few years. The modalities of treatment of various disorders like kidney stones have also improved remarkably.
RG Stone’s 35-year journey has been a witness to the rapidly evolving techniques in the treatment of urinary stones. These have been treated both medically and surgically for many centuries. The size of stone influences the passage of stone. The use of medicines to speed the passage of kidney stones is normally the measure adopted for small-sized stones. Surgical management is often the choice when the functions of kidney need to be preserved. The oldest surgery performed for urinary stone was perineal lithotomy (open surgery for stone in urethra) in 12th century and pyelolithotomy (open surgery for stone in kidney) in 1879. The trend continued for many centuries. But 1976 was the year which saw the advent of PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy). This operation reduced the need for open surgery, which is now reserved for exceptional indications. PCNL is now a choice of treatment for large or complicated stones or stones that cannot be extracted with other procedures.
Within the span of eight years, in 1984, advancement was made, and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) was introduced. This was a major innovation, perhaps one of the most significant medical advancements of the century. ESWL is currently used in the treatment of uncomplicated small stones located in the kidney and upper ureter, with less stone mass. Ureteroscopic stone removal (URS) was the next achievement for the treatment of kidney stones. It is a very safe procedure in experienced hands. No incision is required for this procedure. The only limitation of this procedure till some time back was the rigidity of the scope which could reach only up to the upper part of ureter. But this limitation was eliminated when flexible ureteroscopes were invented, which could easily access stones anywhere in the entire urinary tract. Flexible URS is also termed Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery (RIRS). It is the most popular modality of treatment of urinary stones.
Advice for Healthcare Enthusiasts
Healthcare is one of India’s largest sectors, both in terms of revenue and employment. Hospitals are now coming up as an industry. Government policies have resulted in aggregate foreign investments into Indian hospitals, more so that India is invariably identified as one of the most attractive long-term investment locations. The hospital sector has seen the trend changer pace from being Multi-Specialty to Multi-Super Specialty to Super Specialty to Super Super Specialty. Also, to mention here, when the dark clouds of recession were looming over the economy, the financial performance of the healthcare sector showed growth. This is the only sector which is recession-proof. All new medical ventures have huge potential to grow.
Future of the Hospital in terms of Growth and Expansion
The medical technologies are evolving at a very fast pace. RG Stone is a witness to this since last 35 years. It has treated over 6,50,000 patients from India and abroad. The potential for India to become the hub for medical tourism is huge. India has a share of 2% of global health tourism. During 1990s, the Indian healthcare industry grew at 16% annual rate. By 20225 Indian healthcare sector is projected to grow exponentially. The Indian healthcare industry is expected to cross United States by 2050.
Super specialty hospitals are those healthcare institutions which are exclusively and primarily engaged in the treatment of all medical problems related to the single system of the body such as urology. These chains are cost effective, cheaper, and they provide all possible modes of treatment under one roof, which is manageable by the owner and affordable by patients. One such super specialty hospital is RG Stone Urology and Laparoscopy Hospital, which has pioneered the concept of complete quality urological care under a single roof. With 14 centres across the country, RG Stone is the largest chain of urology centres in India.
