


Urolithiasis Treatment in Modern Hospital
About the clinic
Urolithiasis care at Modern Hospital in Baku, Azerbaijan includes stone imaging, lithotripsy, endoscopic procedures, and surgery. A urology check-up may cost around $70 and includes an examination, urinalysis, ultrasound, creatinine, and total PSA. Dr. Ahmed Ahmedov has over 20 years of experience and trained in lithotripsy at Storz Medical AG in Switzerland.
Urolithiasis diagnostics
The Urology Center has a lithotripsy device and uroflowmeter. On-site imaging includes CT, MRI, and color Doppler.
- Urologist consultation and check-up: The package includes a urologist examination, complete urinalysis, urological ultrasound, blood creatinine, and total PSA.
- Uroflowmetry: Measures the flow of urine.
- CT and MRI: Imaging options available at the hospital.
Stone treatment options
Treatment options range from shock-wave treatment without incisions to open surgery for complex stones.
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL): Focused electromagnetic waves break kidney or urinary stones. It is non-surgical, with same-day discharge.
- Laser ureterolithotripsy: An endoscopic procedure that breaks ureter stones with a laser and minimizes tissue trauma.
- Pneumatic ureterolithotripsy: An endoscopic method that breaks ureter stones using pneumatic energy.
- Ultrasound litholapaxy: An endoscopic procedure that breaks kidney stones with ultrasound.
- Closed lithotripsy and lithoextraction: An endoscopic approach to breaking and removing kidney stones.
- Fibroureterorenoscopy with lithotripsy: A flexible scope helps visualize and break stones.
- Laparoscopic kidney stone surgery: Removes kidney stones through a minimally invasive surgical approach.
- Open surgery: Removes urinary tract or kidney stones in complex cases.
- Bladder stone removal: Stones can be removed endoscopically or through open surgery.
Dr. Ahmedov has worked in the hospital’s lithotripsy unit since 2012 and has been a European Association of Urology member since 2013. The hospital reports that operations follow European and American surgical protocols. Patients can leave a request on Bookimed to explore these options.
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Modern Hospital: more details about the clinic
Modern Hospital is a multi-specialty medical center in Baku. Established in 2008, the facility occupies a six-floor building covering 3,000 m². It functions as an integrated center for diagnostics, surgery, and inpatient care. The hospital employs 123 staff members, including 20 physicians. It treats tens of thousands of patients annually across 12 specialized departments.
Medical Statistics and Capacity
The facility has 41 inpatient beds – 8 in intensive care and 33 in general wards. The surgical department features an operating theater with 4 blocks. This allows teams to perform up to 4 operations at once. Surgeons complete hundreds of procedures each year. All operations follow protocols accepted by European and American surgical associations.
Modern Hospital provides pediatric care for children up to age 15. The clinic also participates in social initiatives, offering free treatment for children in orphan institutions and SOS Children's Villages.
Specialized Centers and Surgical Expertise
The hospital organizes care through dedicated centers for complex conditions:
- Healthy Weight Center for bariatric and metabolic surgery
- Diabetic Foot Center for chronic wound management
- Urology Center for stone disease and reproductive health
- Regenerative Medicine Center for stem cell applications
- Orthopedics and Traumatology Center for joint and spine care
The orthopedics team specializes in restorative approaches and regenerative medicine. Dr. Ayaz Efendiyev trained at Hacettepe University and has 20 years of experience. The spine surgery unit offers microdiscectomy and percutaneous arthroscopic discectomy for herniated discs. For recurrent cases, surgeons perform lumbar fusion to stabilize the spine. They also provide cervical disc replacement using prosthetic substitutes.
The urology department treats both men and women for urinary tract diseases. Specialists use lithotripsy equipment for non-surgical stone fragmentation. This painless alternative often allows patients to return home the same day. For surgical cases, the team uses laparoscopic and laser techniques to minimize tissue trauma. The clinic also offers prostate health check-up packages, including PSA testing and urological ultrasound.
Gastroenterology services focus on real-time visualization of the digestive tract. Dr. Umud Mahmudov leads the endoscopy team, performing gastroscopy and colonoscopy. These procedures allow accurate diagnosis and supervised biopsy collection. The department treats conditions of the esophagus, stomach, liver, and gallbladder.
Diagnostic Technologies
Modern Hospital has an on-site radiology and imaging department. The facility uses In-Body 270 technology for body composition analysis. Available diagnostic tools include:
- MRI for whole-spine and brain imaging
- CT for detailed internal visualization
- Doppler and color echocardiography for cardiac evaluation
- Endoscopic cameras for ear, nose, and throat examinations
- X-ray fluoroscopy for gastrointestinal tract studies
The laboratory unit supports these tools with specialized testing panels. These cover thyroid function, glucose metabolism, and blood coagulation markers.
International Patient Services
Modern Hospital manages care for international patients through a multilingual team. Staff communicate in English, Russian, Turkish, and Azerbaijani. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency medical assistance. This includes ambulance support equipped for initial intervention during transfers.
Inpatient rooms are designed for comfortable recovery. Every room includes an individual bathroom, centralized ventilation, and hot-and-cold water. Patients have access to a TV and a call button at each bed. After surgery, patients stay in the intensive care unit until stable, then move to general wards. Doctors provide continuous supervision throughout recovery.
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