URETEROSCOPY / LASER (KIDNEY STONES)

We offer end-luminal, laparoscopic and percutaneous stone surgical approaches. The size, number and location of the stones determines what type of surgery (if any) is required.

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Ureteroscopy and laser stones is used to break up and remove stones lodged in the ureter and kidney. Sometimes a ureteric stent is inserted which is a tube which runs from the kidney to the bladder.

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Percutaneous stone surgery (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy PCNL) is a minimally invasive (keyhole) procedure to remove kidney stones via a small incision in the back. PCNL is mainly used for the management of large kidney stones.

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• Kidney stones are very common

• Some can be treated in a single procedure but most require 2 or 3 stages

• Most need a stent inserted to alleviate pain/infection/kidney failure as an emergency

• The second stage involves a small telescope and laser passed via your bladder up to the kidney to laser/vaporize your stone.  The stent is usually replaced at this time.

• The stent is then removed usually a few days later by your surgeon or our practice nurse