Kidney stones come in different sizes, and they have corresponding symptoms. For small kidney stones, treatment involves using medication and drinking enough fluids to pass the stones without much discomfort. Kidney stone treatment without surgery is only possible when the stones are small. If you get bigger stones or if the stones hamper the functioning of your urinary tract, treatment processes become surgical procedures. At MASSH, we specialise in various minimally invasive options for kidney stone treatment. So, what are the treatment options we offer? Let’s find out!

Kidney Stone Treatment Options We Offer At MASSH

Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)

RIRS is a minimally invasive procedure that can completely remove kidney stones from your body. This process is much safer and has fewer risks compared to open surgery. RIRS also allows the patient to recover quickly and return to regular life.

The procedure involves making a small incision in the back of the patient to best visualise the kidney and ureter. Doctors use a special device called the ureterorenoscope, which is inserted into the incision to see inside the body. Once the doctors have visuals, they use tools like a basket to grab the stone and remove it from your body.

At MASSH, we are experienced and well-equipped to perform RIRS procedures and treat even the most serious cases of kidney stones. Our team of experts can remove stones of any size from your urinary tract. RIRS is best suited for stones lodged in your renal pelvis or lower ureter.

Ureterorenoscopic (URS) Lithotripsy with Holmium Laser

URS Lithotripsy with Holmium Laser treatment is one of our best treatment for kidney stones. With the use of the high-power holmium laser, doctors are able to break the stones into smaller pieces, which makes it easier to remove them from your body. Often the stones are broken into pieces so small the patient can pass them through urine without any problem.

The procedure involves making a small incision in the back of the patient. An ureterorenoscope is inserted into the incision. The ureterorenoscope is equipped with a camera, and once doctors have visuals of the stone, the laser fibres are passed through the device. The holmium laser is very targeted and ensures only the stones are affected by the laser. This procedure does not harm the surrounding tissues in your urinary system.

URS Lithotripsy with Holmium Laser treatment is best for treating large stones that are lodged in difficult to reach areas of your urinary tract. At MASSH, our experts are experienced in performing this procedure and can help you treat and recover from kidney stones at the earliest.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

PCNL combines the best features of both the procedures mentioned previously and is used to treat kidney stones that are generally considered only treatable through open surgery. As a minimally invasive procedure, PCNL is safer comparatively and has a quicker recovery. This procedure is used to treat large and complex kidney stones that are located in your kidney.

This procedure is performed under general anaesthesia. The procedure involves making a small incision in the patient's lower back, after which a device called a nephroscope is inserted into the incision. This device is used to look inside your body and locate the stones. Once the stones are located, various tools like baskets, forceps, and lasers are used to break and remove the stones from your body.

At MASSH, we have handled many PCNL procedures. We are well-equipped with a team of experts and top-of-the-line technologies to offer safe and reliable kidney stone treatment PCNL procedures.

Ending Note

Surgeries, be they open or minimally invasive, come with certain risks, but with MASSH, we take extra care to ensure our patients understand the risks involved before going under the knife. We also take special care to ensure our patients have a safe and easy recovery from their procedures. So, why wait? Try our world-class services first-hand. Book an appointment today or check our website for more information about our kidney stone treatment.