Kidney Stone Removal
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About Kidney Stone Removal
Kidney stones (renal calculi) are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys. When stones are too large to pass naturally, surgical intervention is required. At Maiya Hospital, we offer the complete spectrum of minimally invasive kidney stone removal techniques — including ESWL (shockwave lithotripsy), ureteroscopy (URS) with laser lithotripsy, and PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) for large or complex stones — ensuring the most targeted, effective, and least invasive treatment for every patient.
Challenges And Treatments
Challenges Encountered
Treatment Methods
Surgical Procedure
The technique is selected based on stone characteristics. ESWL uses focused shockwaves externally to break stones. URS involves passing a small camera through the urethra and bladder to the ureter, then using a Holmium laser to fragment the stone and retrieve fragments. PCNL involves a small puncture in the back to directly access the kidney and remove large stones. All endoscopic procedures are performed under spinal or general anaesthesia.

