What Do I Need To Know Before, During And After Kidney Stone Surgery?

Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2018

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Question : What do I need to know before, during and after surgery. (example: how long to recoup/not need help at home)

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on the procedure.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

The amount of rest that you have to take,recovery time will depend on the procedure.
If the kidney stone is removed surgically by giving an Incision,it will take more time for recovery.
If it is removed by Laser/ Lithotripsy it will take less time.
Nothing to worry.

Hope I answered your query.If you have any questions,I will clarify further. Wish you good health and speedy recovery.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (21 hours later)

If it's by the knife, is recouping a week, several weeks?
If lithotripsy or laser is is 24 hours or a week.

Are ther residual problems after surgery?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Recovery depends on the Individual too

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

With Lithotripsy, you can go to work in a week.
With Open Surgery,it depends on the Individual.It may range from 2 to 3 weeks.
There will be no residual problems after surgery.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy