 |
<< Back
Harlingen, April 14, 2008 -- The dazzling
clarity of high-definition digital systems will now benefit
Valley residents when they need bladder, prostate, kidney or
other types of urology surgeries through a new “Cysto” surgery
room which will open this Wednesday (April 16) at Valley Baptist
Medical Center-Harlingen.
The Covidien Liebel-Flarsheim™ HD-compatible 3D Urology Imaging
System is the first system of its type to be used in the Valley.
Doctors and surgery staff say the dramatic increase in
visibility of internal organs means that patients can have
urology procedures with less pain, less cutting, less bleeding
and a shorter recovery time.
Urologists who will be using the new all-digital system at
Valley Baptist include
Dr. Danilo Asase, Dr.
Joseph Ernst, and
Dr. Erin McCormick.
Barry Lenke, RN, BSN, MPS, CNAA, Surgical Services Director at
Valley Baptist-Harlingen, said the extremely clear 3-D pictures
of the internal systems in the body will enable physicians to
make provide more precise diagnosis and treatment of urology
conditions involving the bladder, urethra, ureter, kidney, and
other parts of the genital / urinary tract.
“For prostate surgery, it will enable the procedure to be
performed with less discomfort to the patient and less
hemorrhaging,” Mr. Lenke said. “Physicians will be able to
better visualize where the problem is with the scope, and
perform more precise surgeries with less cutting -- so that more
healthy tissue is left in place. This means quicker healing and
a shorter hospital stay for the patient.”
The new system will also benefit women who have difficulty with
urination because of bladder problems. “This system incorporates
all the most current advances for urological examinations and
interventions, and is another example of Valley Baptist’s
commitment as a leader in health care delivery in the Valley,”
Mr. Lenke added.
With a large number of diabetes patients in the Valley, the new
Cysto table will also be valuable for treating problems of the
kidney -- which is a common problem of diabetics. A camera
allows the physicians to view pictures of the kidney, bladder,
and ureters to see how they are functioning and to see any
disease process that might be present. “We can inject dye into
the kidneys to observe their functions and to locate any
strictures or kidney stones that might be present in the kidney
or ureter,” Mr. Lenke said. “The ureters are small and delicate
tubes going from the kidney to the bladder. If a tiny kidney
stone gets in there, it can be very dangerous and painful.”
Mr. Lenke said the dedicated Urology Suite will also be more
user-friendly for physicians, providing easier access and better
use of space. A dual-screen monitor allows physicians to have
two different views at the same time (without having to
flip-flop back and forth between views -- and without having to
move the patient up and down). The imaging system can be
situated in front of the surgeon or swung to the side, providing
views from all sides of the patient.
For more information, consult your physician and visit
www.ValleyBaptist.net.
|
|
