A comprehensive analysis of urological surgical procedure at Dow University hospital in Karachi- A retrospective study

Authors

  • Malik Amna Khatoon Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences
  • Muhammad Asim Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences
  • Hammad Mithani Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences
  • Rashid Bin Hamid Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences
  • Naranjan lal Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences
  • Wareesha Iqbal Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences
  • Faseeh Department of Urology, Dow University of Medical & Health Sciences

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38106/LMRJ.2024.6.04-8

Keywords:

Urology, day care surgery

Abstract

The objective of this study was to investigate the indications and the variety of urological surgical procedures conducted at DOW University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan over a two-year period. This retrospective observational study was conducted from April 2021 to April 2023 including 1773 patients, recruited by using non-probability consecutive sampling technique. Information was obtained from the clinical notes of patients, records of emergency department, and the main electronic database of the hospital. A total of 1773 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in the present study, with a mean age of 38.73±16.09 years. The majority of the participants were males. The most frequently detected diagnosis in this study was Renal Calculi (28.3%), followed by BPH (11%), and ureteral stones (8%). Among the day-case surgeries, DJ removal was the most common procedure (19%). The most often encountered diagnoses and indications for surgery were renal and ureteral calculi and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Implementing a dedicated day surgery center and hiring additional specialized healthcare personnel, would improve the caliber and volume of urological services offered at Dow University Hospital.

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Published

2024-12-31

How to Cite

Malik Amna Khatoon, Muhammad Asim, Hammad Mithani, Rashid Bin Hamid, Naranjan lal, Wareesha Iqbal, & Faseeh. (2024). A comprehensive analysis of urological surgical procedure at Dow University hospital in Karachi- A retrospective study . LIAQUAT MEDICAL RESEARCH JOURNAL, 6(4). https://doi.org/10.38106/LMRJ.2024.6.04-8

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