Urolithiasis Surgeries
The kidneys are a vital organ responsible for maintaining mineral, water, and salt balance in the body. When their function is impaired, various pathologies develop. One of the most common is urolithiasis. According to statistics, up to 3% of the world's population suffers from urolithiasis. This is a pathological process in which stones (calculi) form in the genitourinary system.
The K+31 Clinic offers its patients modern protocols and methods for treating urolithiasis. These methods can quickly resolve the problem of stone formation and improve overall health.
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Diagnosis of urolithiasis
The formation of stones in urine can be caused by various factors: inadequate hydration, metabolic disorders, excess of certain trace elements, etc. However, regardless of the cause, urolithiasis is a disease that can lead to serious complications and even death.
Before prescribing appropriate therapy, a urologist will order a comprehensive examination. This may include:
- X-ray of the urinary tract
- CT scan of the urinary system
- Intravenous urography
- Ultrasound of the kidneys
The combination of methods is selected individually and depends on the patient's condition and medical history. Based on the examination results, the urologist will choose one of the following options: conservative treatment, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, contact ureterolithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, laparoscopic surgery, or open surgery.
Conservative treatment of urolithiasis
In the early stages of the disease, surgical intervention may be avoided. This is possible if the stones are no larger than 4 mm in diameter and are located close to the bladder. In this case, the stone is naturally eliminated through the ureters.
To speed up the process, the urologist prescribes medications and increased fluid intake (more than 2 liters of water per day). This helps resolve the issue of how to remove kidney stones without surgery in the early stages. To monitor the passage of stones during conservative treatment, the patient is instructed to urinate in a special container.
This method has a number of contraindications:
- Renal failure
- Severe pain that is not relieved by medication
- Urinary tract infection
- The patient has only one kidney
If one or more contraindications are present, surgical treatment is used. Surgical treatment is also used if conservative therapy fails to produce the expected result within four weeks.
Treatment methods for urolithiasis
Extracorporeal lithotripsy
ESL, or sonic stone fragmentation, is considered one of the least invasive methods. The procedure is often performed on an outpatient basis, and the patient can return to normal activities within 24 hours after surgery.
A lithotripter uses shock waves to break up the stone. It breaks into fragments, and the resulting sand and crystals are eliminated naturally through urination.
The entire procedure is performed under local anesthesia and X-ray guidance for precise stone fragmentation. The surgery lasts an average of 60 minutes, and the passage of residual fragments takes up to three months. The procedure is effective for removing a stone from the ureter or bladder (cystolithotripsy).
Contraindications:
- Ureteral stenosis below the stone location
- Acute infectious process occurring in the genitourinary system
- Impaired renal excretory function
- High density or large size of the calculus
- Acute pyelonephritis
In rare cases, this method can cause complications: kidney swelling, ureteral obstruction, and hemorrhage at the site of stone fragmentation.
Appointment to the doctor
The K+31 Medical Center offers patients treatment for urolithiasis at all stages of development. Experienced urologists use modern medical treatment protocols, and diagnostics and surgeries are performed using the latest equipment.
The Urology Department performs cystolithotomy (removal of bladder stones), nephrolithotomy (removal of kidney stones), stent placement in the kidney or ureter, and more.
You can schedule an appointment with a specialist, undergo an examination, or have a stone removal procedure performed at your convenience by submitting a request online or contacting us by phone. You can also call this number to receive information about diagnostic details, services, and clinic promotions.
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