Mar-27-2012 by Training Egypt SU
In May 1983, the Urology & Nephrology Center was officially inaugurated. President Mubarak visited the new hospital, wrote his impression in the guest book. Since then, the activities of the center have been growing, both clinical and academic. The establishment of the center was an examplary work of Dr. M. A Ghoneim and two of his fellow urologists: Dr. A. Ashamallah and Dr. S. Hammady.
Like what happened with renal transplantation;the founder of UNC; Dr. Ghoneim; activated a cascade of dedicated individual tasks that would perpetuate a group achievement.
This team work was manifest in the work of kidney transplantation, not in a less obvious way in other clinical and research activities in the center.
Endourology; the use of endoscopy in urologic surgery; was starting in 70's. Yet it was finally settled in mid 80's. Radical cystectomy and urinary diversion was practiced with high morbidity and significant mortality. By virtue of better understanding of anatomy and advent in anesthesia, it is now safely conducted, with less than 1% mortality and excellent functional outcome.
The introduction of the first human model of ESWL machines in the center, in 1989, was again a signal of progress.
New subspecialties were emerging: Pediatric urology, starting in late 80's and grew up to the limit of having its own ward in the new extension. Laparoscopy is a new endourologic field that has been established.
Urodynamics and voiding dysfunction has also evolved, with over 3000 patients examined in the urodynamic lab of the center and incontinence surgery developed.
Backing all these activities, a unique experimental laboratory (The animal house) exists, with hundreds of research projects arising from there. A concise yet updated library, 2 auditoria and video editing unit are essential facilities for an up-to-date urology facility run by the standards of excellence.