By Ivan Cairo
PARAMARIBO – The Urology department of the University Hospital Paramaribo (AZP) has raised the alarm about increasing shortages and deficiencies within the hospital, which means that patients cannot receive all the necessary care for the time being.
No ‘decent care’
In a public announcement, the urologists announce that due to the current situation they are unable to provide “proper care”. As a result, certain procedures cannot be performed until further notice. This includes keyhole surgery for prostate problems, treatments for bladder tumors and operations for kidney obstructions. According to the department, these medical procedures are currently not possible in the hospital.
“The main reason for postponing surgical procedures is the failure of an essential supporting device. Because the necessary parts are not available locally, they have to be imported. This entails additional lead time, which means that the repair of the device and the resumption of the procedures takes longer than desired,” says AZP director Claudia Marica-Redan. the True Time.
Force majeure situation
The urologists express their regret about the situation and emphasize that both the cause and the solution are beyond their control. “We regret this situation,” the department said in the statement. Despite the limitations, the department says it is doing everything it can to use the available resources and options as efficiently as possible for patients who need urgent care.
In a separate press release, the Paramaribo Academic Hospital confirms that some specific urological procedures are being postponed for the time being due to a force majeure situation. According to the hospital management, the safety and quality of care for patients always comes first and it has therefore been decided to temporarily suspend the interventions.
Solution in two weeks
The hospital reports that intensive work is being done to resolve the bottlenecks that have arisen. It is expected that the situation will return to normal within two weeks and the postponed operations can be resumed.
The outpatient care is proceeding according to plan. Patients with a referral or appointment with the urologist will be further informed about their treatment process after examination. In emergencies, the urologist will immediately assess what care is necessary and make appropriate follow-up appointments where necessary.
For questions or complaints, patients can contact the Urology outpatient clinic or their treating urologist. The management of the AZP regrets the inconvenience and asks society for understanding of this temporary situation.
