Not just in Tashkent "I heard Tashkent specialists develop the ways of removing kidney stones and urinary channels without large incisions. Are these technologies provided anywhere in the regions?” Tanzila Rahimova, Beruniy district of Karakalpakstan.

Yes, that’s true. The Khorazm branch of the Republican Specialized Center of Urology, the nearest one to you, provides such operations. Rustam Nurullayev, the director, tells about it in detail:

- These technologies were introduced in our center almost since the very beginning. We have a device for remote (contact-free) crushing of stones, as well as endovisual equipment, which allows you to remove the stones through the natural urinary path, or punctures in the skin. The choice of method is individual for each patient. Therefore, it is quite possible that a traditional surgery with cutting of soft tissue might be the most appropriate way of treatment of an individual patient to achieve the best results. This means that any specific recommendations are possible after the individual consultation.  
On mandatory basis

"For many patients a hemodialysis is a life-long procedure that must be held regularly at the scheduled time. Each region of Uzbekistan has at least two centers that provide this treatment. What if the device is suddenly broken? I am worried about my mother." Rahima Hakimova, Guliston.

Valery Dyagilev, Head of Extracorporeal Detoxication Department at Syrdaryo regional branch of the Republican Research Center for Emergency Medical Aid, Honored Worker of Health of Uzbekistan, answers the question:

- Hemodialysis devices are available at all regional branches of our center, and some regions provide them in multisectoral centers too. All hemodialysis centers are in constant contact, which is coordinated by the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan. If the device fails, you will be referred to the nearest clinic that will provide you with the procedure until the device you have been previously using is rehabilitated. As a rule, they select a clinic, which is located closest to the patient's place of residence, however, it is quite possible that you might have gone to the neighboring region. One thing is obvious: you will be provided with qualified medical aid without fail.
Progress as a prospect This question is answered by Farhad Akilov, Director at the Republican Specialized Center of Urology:- Development of urological services in the regions is closely associated with the core departments of regional multisectoral medical centers for children and adults that were established in 2008 in all regions. They have been entrusted with the introduction of best practices of diagnosis and treatment of common diseases such as urolithiasis, urinary tract infection, benign prostatic hyperplasia, oncological and urinological diseases.