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The imaging department of Kowsar Hospital possesses the most modern equipment and machines and performs all kinds of common and routine imaging processes for its respectable patients round-the-clock.
This center is equipped with PACS, which makes it possible for doctors all around the world to access the images through the internet. All common and specialized radiographic techniques are performed under the supervision of professional experts and doctors.
The spiral CT scanner is capable of performing all CT-guided biopsies and PRT. The sonography and Doppler Ultrasound machines can be used for all types of sonography, biophysical, four-dimensional and three-dimensional Doppler ultrasound, ultrasound under the supervision of radiologists, and performing all sorts of ultrasound-guided biopsies. An MRI machine with the ability to perform all tests is among the services and machines this center provides. This unit has been active since the start of the hospital and is providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to respectable clients.
1. Radiological Examination of the Digestive System
2. Radiological Examination of the Urinary System
In ultrasonography, all internal organs, soft tissue and deep tissue (ovary, testis), thyroid and parathyroid glands are examined. Color Doppler of the kidneys is also performed as needed.
Our CT scan is equipped with a multislice (spiral) CT that can perform brain, lung, abdominal and pelvic CT scans with and without contrast injections, HRCT at 2 mm intervals for more accurate examination, and CT Angiography — a three-dimensional (3D) scan that receives the lowest dose due to the spirality of the device.
Radioisotope materials are used for imaging function and anatomy of the body. The Nuclear Medicine Center of Kowsar Hospital is equipped with Siemens SYMBIA Evo Excel (Model 2018), one of the most state-of-the-art nuclear medicine imaging machines in the world. The SPECT imaging technique is used for diagnosing services.
The specialty and subspecialty clinic of Kowsar Hospital includes 16 active fields covering a broad range of medical and surgical services.
The MRI ward of Kowsar Hospital of Sanandaj was established in 2016. The ward is equipped with a 1.5 Tesla Siemens Avanto MRI unit and started offering services to patients in 2017.
The area is about 280 m² and comprises a magnet room, control room, pantry, locker room, recovery, admission, and waiting room. The ward head, a radiologist, technicians, and staff (including admission, preparation, and cleaning service personnel) work in three shifts, all days a week. Quality diagnostic services are offered according to tariffs determined by the government.
Kowsar Hospital physiotherapy department utilizes professional specialists and is equipped with modern machines, ready to serve respectable patients throughout the day. This department strives to provide the best service with the most modern knowledge available.
The emergency ward of the hospital has two main parts.
Nursing staff of the ward are constantly educated and evaluated to make sure that they are competent enough to provide quality caring services. The majority of ICU patients are in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, neurosurgery, urology, orthopedics, and nephrology services.
Kowsar Hospital has five intensive care units (ICU 1, ICU 2, ICU 3, ICU 4, BICU) equipped according to the latest world standards. All intensive care units are designed to enjoy sterile air conditioning and natural lighting to provide a pleasant condition for patients.
ICU 1, 2, and 3 — with a total capacity of 30 beds — are located on the first floor of the hospital. ICU 4 and BICU are located on the ground floor next to the emergency ward.
ICU wards are equipped with cutting-edge facilities and central monitoring systems. The hospital is ready to admit critically ill patients in ICU wards. The highly skillful and committed staff are constantly supervised and educated through conferences and educational programs so that world-class services are provided to the patients. Anesthesiologists attend the ICU wards every day in 24-hour shifts.
An ICU ward is managed by an anesthesiologist as a ward head. A head nurse controls the nursing services. Documentation is controlled by a medical secretary and cleaning services are scheduled and done every day.
The young and knowledgeable personnel of Kowsar Hospital laboratory are committed to offering quality services to patients in a wide range of diagnostic fields.
Kowsar Hospital enjoys a modern operating room comprising of 17 state-of-the-art operating rooms equipped with cutting-edge technologies. Specialty and subspecialty surgeries are offered across a wide range of disciplines.
Cerebrovascular Diseases Treatment by Intervention Methods — there is no surgery in this method.
Depending on the type, place, size, and dispersion level of the tumor, an appropriate intervention method is selected. Blocking the arteries supplying blood to the tumor is done by angioplasty or surgery and extraction of the tumor.
Endoscopic surgical procedures in all aspects of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases are now performed widely in developed centers. Kowsar Hospital's scopy ward (gastroenterology and endoscopy), with the assistance of capable physicians and experienced staff and the most modern medical equipment such as the Olympus endoscopic device series 180 with NBI capability, is ready to provide health care services along with digestive checkups within 24 hours for respected patients.
Our department treats patients experiencing the entire range of head and neck disorders. Our physicians are trained in the latest surgical techniques and use the most recent technology to provide you with the best medical and surgical care. We use an interdisciplinary approach to provide the best treatment option for you.
Rhinoplasty requires local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, depending on how complex your surgery is and what your surgeon prefers.
Rhinoplasty may be done inside your nose or through a small external cut (incision) at the base of your nose, between your nostrils. Your surgeon will likely readjust the bone and cartilage underneath your skin.
Refer to a neurosurgeon if you experience any of the following symptoms.
The Pathology Laboratory supports physicians at the hospital and elsewhere by performing testing services for diagnostic and therapeutic evaluations. The laboratory team consists of highly experienced physicians, scientists, medical technologists, medical technicians, histotechnologists, cytology technologists, pathologists' assistants, phlebotomists, lab assistants, biologists, chemists, microbiologists, geneticists, genetic counselors, and other specialists, all working collaboratively.
Besides serving patients, the laboratories also do testing for other clinics and hospitals nationally and internationally. In the hospital, clinical laboratory testing for patients is available, as well as consultative work for the setup, staffing, equipment purchase and evaluation, and test repertoire selection for referring physicians' office laboratories.
A flabby abdomen is caused not only by the accumulation of fat, but also by poor elasticity of the skin, excess skin, and the stretching of the inner girdle of connective tissue (abdominal fascia) and abdominal muscles that extends from the ribs to the pubic bone.
Your abdomen is more likely to protrude after your abdominal fascia has been stretched during pregnancy or after significant changes in weight. A tummy tuck can remove loose, excess skin and fat, and tighten weak fascia. It can also remove stretch marks and excess skin in the lower abdomen below the bellybutton. However, a tummy tuck won't correct stretch marks outside of this area.
You might consider a tummy tuck if:
There are several techniques for breast reduction surgery. They all aim to remove excess breast tissue, reshape breasts, and reposition the nipples. The chosen technique depends on the woman's physical condition and desired results, and also determines the position of the scar.
The most common technique is an anchor-shaped incision that goes around the areola (still leaving the nipple attached), down to the crease between the breast and chest, and then horizontally into that crease. If the breast is large and droopy, the nipple and areola may be detached and later re-attached. Usually the scar is positioned around the areola and just at the base of the breast, where it can be easily hidden.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes about 2–3 hours. Drains are inserted and left in place to let any accumulating fluids and blood flow out of the site of operation. These are usually removed after two days. Antibiotics may be given before and after the operation to reduce the risk of wound infections.
For many people, surgery is a daunting prospect. Our surgical specialists share a common goal: creating a patient experience dedicated to superior quality, safety, satisfaction, and the best possible outcomes. We have some of the finest surgeons in the area and state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities. Your care is our primary concern, and we've compiled the necessary guidelines to help prepare you for your surgery.
In gastric sleeve surgery, a surgeon removes part of the stomach and makes a narrow tube or "sleeve" out of the rest. The new, banana-shaped stomach is much smaller than the original stomach. After the operation, a person will eat less, feel full sooner, and be less hungry.
Gastric sleeve surgery is a major operation. Doctors will give you anesthesia so you sleep through the surgery. After you're asleep, the surgeon will take out three-quarters of your stomach, leaving you with a smaller banana-shaped stomach called the gastric sleeve. After the operation, you'll probably stay in the hospital for a couple of nights so doctors and nurses can monitor your recovery.
Before surgery, a complete blood count and liver function tests are usually obtained. Prophylactic treatment is given to prevent deep vein thrombosis. Use of prophylactic antibiotics is controversial; however, a dose may be given prior to surgery to prevent infection in certain people at high risk. Gas may be removed from the stomach with an OG or NG tube, and a Foley catheter may be used to empty the patient's bladder.
In open cholecystectomy, a surgical incision of around 8 to 12 cm is made below the edge of the right rib cage, and the gallbladder is removed through this large opening, typically using electrocautery. Open cholecystectomy is often done if difficulties arise during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy — for example, the patient has unusual anatomy, the surgeon cannot see well enough through the camera, or the patient is found to have cancer.
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a surgery during which the doctor removes your gallbladder. This procedure uses several small cuts instead of one large one. A laparoscope — a narrow tube with a camera — is inserted through one incision, allowing your doctor to see your gallbladder on a screen. Your gallbladder is then removed through another small incision.
The procedure is used when you have stones in your gallbladder. The gallbladder stores bile, a fluid made by your liver, which helps digest fats in the foods you eat. Gallstones can block the flow of bile in your digestive system, causing bloating, nausea, vomiting, and pain in your abdomen, shoulder, back, or chest. Gallstones can also block the ducts that channel bile from the liver or gallbladder to the intestine, and can cause the gallbladder to become infected. A blockage in the common bile duct can cause jaundice or irritate the pancreas.
The Urology unit of the hospital, with the most advanced devices and experienced doctors and surgeons, provides specialized services as follows.