Thane: In a groundbreaking advancement in urological treatment, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, successfully performed a rare iTind procedure on a 30-year-old male patient suffering from bladder neck obstruction. This minimally invasive treatment was carried out by noted urologist Dr Aakil Khan, marking the first-ever iTind procedure in Mumbai and among the earliest in Maharashtra.
The patient, hailing from Mumbra, had a congenital high bladder neck – a condition uncommon in younger individuals but seen in 5–10% of cases. He had been struggling with urinary symptoms for months.
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Conventional treatments like alpha-blockers failed to provide relief, and traditional surgical interventions posed a high risk of complications such as retrograde ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.
Dr Aakil Khan: Recommends iTind procedure
Dr Aakil Khan recommended the iTind procedure, a next-generation treatment involving a self-expanding nitinol device inserted via the urethra. The device remains in place for 5–7 days, gradually reshaping the obstructed tissue through gentle radial pressure. Once the tissue has been remodelled to create natural passageways, the device is removed in a short follow-up visit without any incisions or hospitalisation.
“This is only the second or third iTind case in the state of Maharashtra and the first in Mumbai,” said Dr Aakil Khan. “It’s a revolutionary alternative for younger patients, offering rapid recovery, preserved sexual function, and zero overnight hospital stays.”
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The patient was discharged the same day and reported complete symptom relief with no pain, complications, or need for a catheter.
iTind is part of a growing category of Minimally Invasive Surgical Therapies (MIST), including procedures like UroLift, which focus on reducing recovery time and improving the quality of life for patients with urinary tract obstruction.
This successful case underscores Dr Aakil Khan’s leadership in adopting advanced, patient-friendly technologies that are setting new benchmarks in modern urological care.
