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If you've been diagnosed with a kidney stone, there are various treatment options available, both non-surgical and surgical. Your doctor will help you select the most suitable approach. It's important to weigh the benefits and risks that are most important to you when making your decision.
Your doctor may choose to do an Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure for the treatment of your kidney stone depending on the size of the stone. An ESWL is a non-invasive procedure commonly used to treat kidney stones. It involves the use of high-energy shock waves to break a kidney stone into smaller pieces, which can then be passed out of the body more easily through urine.
Our experienced urologists may choose to utilize the use high-powered holmium laser technology to effectively fragment kidney stones of various sizes and compositions, ensuring comprehensive treatment for our patients.
A ureteral stent may be placed during the procedure, depending on your specific situation. A ureteral stent is a small, flexible tube that is inserted into the ureter (the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder) to help manage kidney stones and certain related conditions. The stent is often used when a kidney stone causes a blockage or when there's a risk of obstruction, allowing urine to flow more easily from the kidney to the bladder.
Both ESWL and holmium laser treatments are minimally invasive procedures. They offer patients shorter recovery times, reduced pain, and superior outcomes compared to traditional stone removal methods.
Your doctor may choose to do an Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) procedure for the treatment of your kidney stone depending on the size of the stone. An ESWL is a non-invasive procedure commonly used to treat kidney stones. It involves the use of high-energy shock waves to break a kidney stone into smaller pieces, which can then be passed out of the body more easily through urine.
Our experienced urologists may choose to utilize the use high-powered holmium laser technology to effectively fragment kidney stones of various sizes and compositions, ensuring comprehensive treatment for our patients.
A ureteral stent may be placed during the procedure, depending on your specific situation. A ureteral stent is a small, flexible tube that is inserted into the ureter (the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder) to help manage kidney stones and certain related conditions. The stent is often used when a kidney stone causes a blockage or when there's a risk of obstruction, allowing urine to flow more easily from the kidney to the bladder.
Both ESWL and holmium laser treatments are minimally invasive procedures. They offer patients shorter recovery times, reduced pain, and superior outcomes compared to traditional stone removal methods.
If the stone is small enough, your doctor may choose to do a ureteroscopy with a stone basket extraction. This is a procedure used to remove a kidney stone from the ureter or kidney using a specialized basket tool. A stent may be placed during this procedure as well.
Another option for kidney stone is observation (or "watchful waiting"). Observation is sometimes recommended as a treatment option for kidney stones, particularly when the stone is small and not causing significant symptoms. This approach involves monitoring the stone over time without immediate intervention. The goal is to see if the stone will pass naturally without the need for more invasive treatments.
The most uncommon treatment for kidney stones is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PCNL is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat large or complex kidney stones that may not be amenable to other treatments like shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or ureteroscopy. PCNL is typically recommended for kidney stones that are too large, hard, or located in areas difficult to access with less invasive methods.
In some cases, the removal of kidney stones may require several of the mentioned procedures performed during the same surgical session to maximize effectiveness. However, if the stones are too large, numerous, or difficult to access, additional surgeries may need to be scheduled over time to ensure they are completely and safely removed.
Another option for kidney stone is observation (or "watchful waiting"). Observation is sometimes recommended as a treatment option for kidney stones, particularly when the stone is small and not causing significant symptoms. This approach involves monitoring the stone over time without immediate intervention. The goal is to see if the stone will pass naturally without the need for more invasive treatments.
The most uncommon treatment for kidney stones is Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL). PCNL is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to treat large or complex kidney stones that may not be amenable to other treatments like shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) or ureteroscopy. PCNL is typically recommended for kidney stones that are too large, hard, or located in areas difficult to access with less invasive methods.
In some cases, the removal of kidney stones may require several of the mentioned procedures performed during the same surgical session to maximize effectiveness. However, if the stones are too large, numerous, or difficult to access, additional surgeries may need to be scheduled over time to ensure they are completely and safely removed.
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