AMRI Hospitals provides breakthrough solution for Urology and Kidney Care Unit ~Aims to build public awareness on kidney diseases, on the occasion of World Kidney Day~

Bhubaneswar, 10th March, 2016: AMRI Hospitals, , the Super Specialty Hospital from AMRI Hospitals Ltd, one of the largest and fastest growing hospital chain in Eastern , today, celebrated World Kidney Day with an endeavour to create awareness about kidney diseases emphasizing on the medical and surgical aspects of the treatment and other diagnostic modalities associated with it, under the department of Renal Sciences ( & Urology). Present on the occasion were Dr. Subodh Kumar Das, MS, MCh, DNB (Urology) and Dr. Sukant Kishore Das, MD (Medicine), DM (Nephrology) along with popular Odia and Bengali film actress, Ms. Debjani Deghuria.

Kidney diseases affect millions of people worldwide, 10% of the population worldwide is impacted by some form of kidney disease. The latest numbers show that chronic kidney diseases is predicted to increase by 17% over the next decade and is recognized by WHO and other organizations as global public health issue. Therefore it is crucial to encourage and facilitate education and awareness about chronic kidney diseases.

The Nephrology and Urology department at AMRI Hospitals Bhubaneswar Other facilities available at the Paediatric specializes in the management of children with a variety of acute and Nephro Uro Department chronic kidney related disorders. Dr. Subodh Kumar Das, MS MS, MCh, DNB (Urology) and Dr. Sukant Kishore Das, MD (Medicine), DM . Micturating Cystourethrogram (Nephrology), evaluates and treats problems such as renal failure, (MCUG) - a type of X-ray which Hydronephrosis, Nephrotic Syndrome and Urinary deformities. The detects the Urinary flow and swelling in kidney etc. department also provides comprehensive care for paediatric patients . Paediatric Urodynamic Study which suffering from swelling in kidney, and Blood in urine. It further provides detects the urinary out flow & complex reconstructive surgeries, renal & bladder surgery and laparoscopy measures Bladder pressure Surgery with follow- up care. The hospital has a state of the art . Consultation with Consultants from Laparoscopic Uro Surgery unit which specializes in Radical Nephrectomy, multiple relevant discipline Pyeloplasty, Adrenal Surgery. It also has a Reconstructive Urology unit . ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring) which specializes in Urethroplasty, Pyeloplasty & other types of surgical . Kidney Biopsy reconstruction. . Advanced Dialysis for Newborn to Paediatric Patients AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneshwar, the state’s leading corporate hospital is . Team of specially trained Nurses & equipped with 100W Holmium Laser machine for bloodless surgery, ESWL- Paramedical staff High end Lithotripsy and USG facility, RIRS- for stone related ailments. The other facilities available at AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneshwar are Diagnosis of gallbladder stone, PCNL/Laproscopy, Ureteroscopy, Mini PERC, TOT/TVT ,9 advanced and well equipped OTs, 24 hours Blood Bank & Pharmacy, 128 Slice CT scan, 4D Eco Cardiography, 1.5 Tesla MRI, Ultrasonic Lithotripsy & Dexa Bone Scan, 100W Holmium Laser.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Salil Kumar Mohanty, VP, AMRI Hospitals, Bhubaneswar said “AMRI has always been a frontrunner in adopting measures to elevate the quality of patient care. This initiative is another milestone in that journey. We also believe that city's healthcare landscape needs further boost with induction of technology and approach which can cater to holistic and truly world class medical services. Therefore, AMRI Hospitals, with the group motto of providing affordable quality healthcare brings this facility as part of Super Specialty Tertiary care services at AMRI Bhubaneswar. As a state of Art unit this facility is offering a specialized subset under the umbrella of AMRI Institute of Urology & Kidney Transplant - a major draw is the one stop solution hosted under one roof to provide high end diagnostics, clinical assistance as well surgical infrastructure with combined expertise of Paediatric Nephrologist and Paediatric Urologist.”

AMRI Bhubaneswar’s Paediatric Nephro – Urology Department, with the induction of advanced technology and state-of-the-art treatment facility offers comprehensive Uro - Nephro Care with a dedicated team of specialised Paediatric Nephrologists and Urologists. Apart from all general Nephro Uro services the department also provides sub specialty clinics. Furthermore, AMRI Bhubaneswar has initiated the department of Paediatric Nephro Urology which caters exclusively to the children with complicated Nephro Urological problems including both medical & surgical. Herein children with complicated Nephro-Uro problems are jointly consulted by Paediatric Nephrologist & Paediatric Surgeon specialised in Paediatric Urology. This unit is backed by well equipped NICU & PICU.

About AMRI Hospitals Ltd

AMRI Hospitals, a multi-specialty healthcare facility in Eastern India with specialization in , Neuro Sciences, Cardiac Sciences, Orthopedics, Emergency &Trauma care, Gynecology & Childcare is the largest player in private sector with its existing strength of around 1000 beds. With its state-of-the-art equipment and modern facilities, AMRI is ensuring that people from Eastern India are provided affordable high quality medical care in the region, so that patients need not travel to other parts of the country for medical treatment. Capacity expansion is also underway at AMRI for additional beds in its existing facilities in . A 400 bedded state-of- the art super-specialty hospital has recently become operational in Bhubaneswar. AMRI Hospitals will soon be setting up a new 400 bedded facility in with an investment of Rs.500 crs. The Group is committed to serve the people of Eastern India and has plans to add another 600-700 beds in the next 3-4 years.

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