What is Laser Kidney Stone Surgery?
2018-12-26 / RG STONE HOSPITAL / Urinary / Kidney Stone

Preparation for the surgery
- Consumption of medicines like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Vitamin E, Voltaren, Vioxx, etc are stopped one week prior to the surgery.
- Urine culture tests should be conducted one week prior to the surgery and everything should be clear. Should there be any Urinary Tract Infection, then proper medications should be administered.
- The patient has to maintain an empty stomach one night prior to the surgery.
Post-Operative Care
- Pain will be experienced by the patients even after the Laser Therapy. Men may feel a slight pain in the penis and the testicles. Medication should be enough to take care of such issues. The expert will prescribe the medications and explain the course of recovery.
- Even burning sensation while urinating can be experienced post surgery which can be treated with the medicines.
- Driving should be avoided for a day or two.
- Exercising and weight lifting is not allowed until the doctor prescribes the same.
- Prolonged lying or sitting in one place is not advisable. Walking in between is important.
- Stairs can be used.
- Shower as normal at home.
- Hydration is important.
- The individual may feel the urge to urinate frequently.
- Do not miss the follow-up appointment with the doctor to get a clear vision of the recovery.
- The healthcare expert shall decide the right time for the removal of the stent as per the recovery of the individual.
Any complications related to the surgery?
- Stent pain is the most common form of complaint which the patients have post surgery. The stent rubs on the inside of the bladder which causes discomfort while urinating.
- Residual stones are found even after the surgery. Thus it is very important to have a clear idea about the procedure and the results before indulging in the surgery.
- There may be instances of ureteral injury.
- Infections may develop post surgery which can be treated with medications including antibiotics.
Read : 3-4 Litres of Water Consumption Everyday May Help Remove Your Kidney Stone
Can the stone re-occur?
It is quite likely that the person who has had kidney stone once in life can have it again. After the surgery, the surgeon will send the stone to the lab for examination. The composition of the stone is known through the results of the investigation. Further the doctor shall brief the indiviuals for steps beneficial for preventing stone formation again. The most common suggestion under such circumstances are lifestyle changes and diet alterations which should be followed by the individual.
Read : 8 Ways to Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones
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