One of the vital organs of the body—the kidneys, play a critical role in helping the human body get rid of waste products in the form of urine. The kidneys also help maintain the balance of body fluids, electrolytes and the production of red blood cells. But there are many factors which lead to problems of the kidneys and the urinary system. The most common causes of kidney (renal) diseases is diabetes and high blood pressure, which over a period of time adversely affects the functioning of the kidneys. Other problems include kidney stones, infections, anatomical disorders, prostate cancer, trauma/injury to the kidneys and glomerular diseases.

The Nephrology & Urology department of Manipal Hospitals is at the forefront in the care of patients with renal disease. The excellent team of nephrologists and support staff, considered the best in the country, are always up-to-date with the latest methods and innovations in the field. The department houses the largest dialysis centre in the country which performs over 24,000 dialysis on patients from India and abroad every year. It has also successfully conducted hundreds of kidney transplants and is vastly experienced in chronic peritoneal dialysis.

The department of Nephrology & Urology has many firsts to their credit:

• First in Karnataka to perform Cadaveric Renal Transplantation
• First in Karnataka to use Automated Peritoneal Dialysis using Home Care Machine
• First in Karnataka to provide Lithotripsy for the non-invasive management of the stone disease
• First in Karnataka to be recognized for training in Nephrology by the National Boards
• First in the country to introduce Dialysis on Wheels – a state-of-the-art mobile dialysis unit that facilitates Hemodialysis at home
• First in South India to offer single incision Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy
• First in South India to perform single incision Laparoscopic Surgery for Kidney Cancer
• First to offer minimally invasive treatment for Prostrate and Bladder Cancer
• First in India to perform complete bladder removal and urinary diversion through Key Hole Surgery
• First in South India to perform Robotic Surgery for Prostate, Kidney and Bladder Cancer