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Step-by-Step Procedure: Watch how the procedure is performed, including the use of a ureteroscope and laser to break down and remove stones. Recovery Process: Get insights into the recovery ...
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Dec 7, 2023 · Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) is the best technique which is used for removing Kidney Stones. Presenting the case study involving Mr. Akshat who came ...
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Jan 2, 2022 · RIRS is the most effective way to remove small kidney stones. A case study of a patient who underwent the procedure for removal of his kidney stone.
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- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Ureteroscopy
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
SWL involves using ultrasound(high-frequency sound waves) to pinpoint where a kidney stone is. Ultrasound shock waves are then sent to the stone from a machine to break it into smaller pieces so it can be passed in your urine. SWL can be an uncomfortable form of treatment, so it's usually carried out after giving painkilling medication. You may nee...
Ureteroscopy involves passing a long, thin telescope called a ureteroscope through the tube urine passes through on its way out of the body (the urethra) and into your bladder. It's then passed up into your ureter, which connects your bladder to your kidney. The surgeon may either try to gently remove the stone using another instrument, or they may...
PCNL involves using a thin telescopic instrument called a nephroscope. A small cut (incision) is made in your back and the nephroscope is passed through it and into your kidney. The stone is either pulled out or broken into smaller pieces using a laser or pneumatic energy. PCNL is always carried out under general anaesthetic.
Jun 30, 2021 · Ureteroscopy. During a ureteroscopy, a doctor passes a small telescope called ureteroscope through the urethra and bladder until it reaches the kidney stone. The ureteroscope contains a laser...
Feb 11, 2024 · Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is the least invasive method for stone removal and is considered the first-line therapy for most kidney stones and many ureteral stones. This surgery entails using high-energy shock waves to break apart a kidney stone into tiny, fine fragments.
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11 years ago. carote white. 12 years ago. Understanding what is the best option for treating your kidney stone can be difficult. In our new chart, we summarize the benefits and drawbacks of each surgical option. While it still won’t make the decision for you, it can help you to make an informed decision when talking to your urologist.
