Suggest Treatment To Remove Kidney Stone

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014

Question: Ct scan showed renal stone in right kidney 10 mm by 8 mm about 5 weeks ago I haven't had any crazy pain or.aching just the odd night where I think a few twinges they said lithotripsy prob best or there is the ureterscopy method problem I can't lie flat as I have curvature of spine I was hoping to take my home made pillow in to use as it was ok on the X-ray tables and other tests and he said they would discuss it just wanting advice and how likely stone will stay there if I put it off thanks XXXX

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave lithotripsy)

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Treatment plan depends on the location of stone if it is of this size. ESWL which is Extracorporeal Shock Wave lithotripsy might be best option for you. It can be done as an outpatient procedure. This breaks the stone into small pieces which are lost eventually.

Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)

Thanks the old lith machines I think u had to lie face down which is a struggle for my back but I think the new sonolith machine u can lie on your back is that right and how do uview the other method up through the penis laser how long do u think the stone will stay peacefull does it just suddenly drop down its a bit of a worry like all your feed back thanks

Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (36 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ESWL is good

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

yes, you go it right. newer machines allow you to lie on your back. I here the stone fragments do not take more than few hours to rush out.

The other procedure involves passage of a endoscope (a small catheter with camera and tools at the end) through the urethra.

Thanks!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T