Is Laser Surgery The Best Option For Kidney Stones?

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014

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Mon, 21 Jul 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi..need a second opinion on this case of kidney stone

Question is to know what is the best solution to get rid of this problem..laser surgery will do?

The patient has diabetes for last 36 years and has recently undergone by pass surgery also

Answered by Dr. Dr. Phanindra Dulipala (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Laser surgery is advised.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I had gone through your query and understood your concerns.

Yes, I advice laser surgery. Its considered safest in such a medical condition.
The advantages of the treatment are:
Allows stone treatment without the need for any incision by using the urethral orifice as the entry point.
A highly successful technique.
Can be performed as day surgery.

Hope this guides you.
Thank you.

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