February 10, 2025
Urology Clinics Manchester Kidney Clinic
The kidneys are part of the urinary system. They are a pair of bean shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. One kidney is on each side of the spine, near the middle of the back and just below the ribcage. The ureters are tubes which connect the kidneys to the bladder and transport urine produced by the kidney to the bladder for storage.
The kidneys perform many functions to keep the blood clean and chemically balanced. They do this by processing blood to remove waste products and excess water that become urine. As well as removing waste products the kidneys also release three important hormones:
- Erythropoietin - stimulates the bone marrow to make red blood cells
- Renin - regulates blood pressure
- Calcitriol - the active form of vitamin D, which helps maintain calcium for bones and for normal chemical balance in the body
The team at Urology Clinics Manchester specialise in conditions associated with the kidneys including:
Kidney specialists at Urology Clinics Manchester
Meet the team of kidney specialists at Urology Clinics Manchester, who are leaders within their field and here to help you.
Mr Karyee Chow
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Mr Aziz Gulamhusein
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
Mr Matthew Liew
Consultant Urological Surgeon
Mr Vijay Ramani
Consultant Urological Surgeon
