Ureteroscopy and Laser Lithotripsy – Urinary Stones Treatment

GETTING RID OF KIDNEY & URETERIC STONES

Here is one of the best treatment options…

 

If you have ever had a symptomatic kidney stone, then you typically know how painful it can be sometimes. Most kidney stones pass through the body unaided. However, sometimes a stone lodges in the kidney or ureter and may grow larger. When such stones don’t pass by themselves and start to cause symptoms, then medical intervention is indicated and, fortunately, there are several effective, non-invasive and minimally-invasive treatment solutions available.

Nowadays, endoscopic intracorporeal laser lithotripsy (the utilization of laser to shatter urinary stones, introduced through a highly-sophisticated delicate device `scope` that passes up through the urinary tract) is commonly used worldwide as a treatment for kidney and ureteric stones. Combined with extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, they made classical open surgeries for removal of urinary stones a rarity.

What is meant by `Ureteroscopy`?

 

 

It is a skill-needing procedure in which a small scope is inserted into the urinary bladder and ureter, and is used to diagnose and treat a variety of problems in the urinary tract. For ureteral stones, it allows your Urologist to actually look inside the ureter, find the stone and remove it. Through this efficient advanced device, your Urologist is able either to pass a tiny wire basket into the lower ureter via the bladder, grabbing the stone and pulling it out free with leaving a temporary stent (a tube that is placed in the ureter to hold it open), or utilize the most recent advancement in stone treatment; the laser destruction of stones or `laser lithotripsy`.

Either way, this is usually a day-care procedure in which most patients are being discharged home on the same day. The procedure is done under a general anesthetic and usually lasts for 60 – 90 minutes.

Collectively, the role of Ureteroscopy over the last ten years has undergone a spectacular evolution, due to major improvements in the Ureteroscope size and deflection capabilities, video-imaging, additional accessories, and in the most notable of all; lithotripsy (stone destruction) with the introduction of laser.

 

Are Ureteroscopy and laser safe to use in my body?

 

Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective operation to treat stones of the kidney and ureters. This is a minimally-invasive procedure where the stones are destroyed with a special laser, without the need for any incisions. Compared to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy, Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy is more effective with a much lower need for repeat treatments.

Your trusted Urologist will be able to advise you on the best course of action according to your own current health status and symptomatic stone criteria. For your convenience, you will be actively involved in the decision taking to ensure that the treatment solutions offered are tailored to your specific health needs.

What do we offer at our Urology Clinic?

 

Our Stone Treatment state-of-art clinic in Dubai is equipped with the latest and most advanced technology and this backed-up by western-qualified and highly-experienced Urologists who perform high-volume caseloads throughout the year.

We focus not only on the treatment of your kidney stones, but also on the prevention of recurrence once the initial symptomatic stone is removed. The clinic`s comprehensive approach includes medical therapy and management under the guidance of Dr. Anis Haddad, veteran urology doctor in dubai and Male Health Expert  who is among the best-reputable in town in the field of Urology.