Caribbean National Weekly

Guyana advances urology care with Ultrasonic Lithotripter

By Joanne Clark··1 min read
Guyana advances urology care with Ultrasonic Lithotripter

In a significant stride toward enhancing urologic care in Guyana, the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has integrated the Swiss Lithoclast Master ultrasonic lithotripter into its urology facility.

The installation of this cutting-edge technology marks a milestone for urologic care in Guyana, according to the announcement made by GPHC.

Costing approximately GYD$13 million, the ultrasonic lithotripter employs advanced ultrasonic energy to precisely and effectively dismantle kidney stones.

Dr. Rajendra Sukhraj’s enthusiasm

A news report highlighted that Dr. Rajendra Sukhraj, a Consultant at GPHC, expressed enthusiasm regarding the transformative potential of this technology.

He emphasized that the integration of the ultrasonic lithotripter is poised to revolutionize urological care in Guyana.

Patient-centric approach

Highlighting the benefits for patients, Dr. Sukhraj underscored that this state-of-the-art device not only enhances treatment precision but also prioritizes patient well-being. 

It offers a minimally invasive alternative for complex kidney stone cases.

Commitment to cutting-edge healthcare

The hospital shared that its decision to install the ultrasonic lithotripter aligns with its commitment to providing cutting-edge and transformative medical technology to the people of Guyana.

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