Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Chennai Accomplishes Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment on a 93-Year-Old Patient
Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Chennai Accomplishes Groundbreaking Cancer Treatment on a 93-Year-Old Patient
~Prevalence of complex comorbidities like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease, Bronchial Asthma & Chronic Kidney Disease~
Chennai, 20th November 2023: Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) Chennai, a leading kidney care specialist in India and Chennai’s largest nephrology and urology healthcare specialty center successfully performed a minimally invasive complex cancer surgery on a 93-year-old patient. This significant milestone achievement has provided relief to the nonagenarian who arrived with complaints of blood in urine and had other serious conditions like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, coronary artery disease, bronchial asthma and chronic kidney disease. He was then diagnosed with a large ureteric tumour and was successfully treated by an expert team of urologists at the hospital.
Dr. Arun Kumar B, Managing Director and Chief Consultant Urologist and Uro-oncologist at AINU Chennai expressed “Post presenting with a myriad of challenges, a comprehensive diagnosis by our highly skilled team at AINU was executed as the case presented to be an extremely challenging one with age being a key factor to consider on top priority. We decided to perform a delicate laparoscopic right nephroureterectomy which also included bladder cuff excision with the utmost care and advanced techniques, aiming to remove the affected area while preserving the patient's overall health.”
“Renal failure is very common for men above 65 and if cases of CKD and kidney complications persist then it can get aggravated, if not treated at the right time. We are more than delighted with the outcome of this particular patient as he has been discharged happily, showing promising signs of recovery.” added Dr.Venkatsubramaniam -Executive Director and Senior Consultant Urologist, expressing gratitude for the collaborative effort of the medical staff.
This achievement highlights AINU Chennai's dedication to pioneering medical advancements and delivering exceptional care in the realm of renal health, particularly in challenging cases that demand expertise and precision. With its state-of-the-art facility and a team of renowned surgeons, AINU Chennai continues to set benchmarks as an exemplary institute for renal healthcare.
