Yashoda Hospitals conducts urology awareness drive in Nizamabad

Yashoda Hospitals of Hyderabad held an awareness session in Nizamabad district to educate the public on early detection and treatment of kidney, urinary‑tract and prostate disorders. Senior Consultant and Renal Transplant Surgeon Dr. G. Madhusudhan Reddy led the programme and explained how timely diagnosis can improve patient outcomes. The talk covered treatment options for kidney stones, enlarged prostate and other urinary‑tract problems, noting that laser therapy and minimally invasive surgeries are available for eligible patients. Dr. Reddy warned attendees not to ignore symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, blood in the urine, difficulty passing urine, frequent urges to urinate or a weak stream, and urged early consultation with specialists. He also outlined recent advances in diagnosing and treating urological cancers, including kidney, bladder and prostate cancers. Laparoscopic and robotic surgical methods now broaden the range of curative options for selected cases, with the choice of technique depending on the patient’s overall health and disease stage. The session aimed to highlight Yashoda Hospitals’ specialised facilities, including kidney transplantation services, and to encourage community members to seek professional care before conditions worsen. ## Context Early‑stage detection of urological diseases typically leads to less invasive treatment and better recovery rates, making public awareness programmes like this an important preventive health measure.