Laser And Keyhole Surgeries For Kidney Stone

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Laser And Keyhole Surgeries For Kidney Stone

Minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat urinary tract stones. A long thin rigid telescope or a fibre-optic flexible telescope (ureteroscope) is introduced into the upper urinary tract (ureter and kidney) via the urethra (penis in men) and bladder.

A special high powered holmium laser together with micro baskets are used to manipulate, fragment and remove stones. A miniature jack hammer (pneumatic lithoclast) is also sometimes used.

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What are the main advantages of this approach?

  • Generally considered a very safe procedure with minimal postoperative pain and return to normal activities within 24 hours.
  • Allows multiple stones of any composition, in any location within the ureter and kidney to be treated without the need for any incisions.
  • A highly successful technique (over 90%).
  • Can be performed as day / overnight surgery.