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3 advanced minimally Invasive procedures for kidney stone treatment in Punjab

Dr. Rajesh Khosla By Dr. Rajesh Khosla (Senior Urologist)
June 06, 2022
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3 advanced minimally Invasive procedures for kidney stone treatment in Punjab

Are you looking for kidney stone treatment in Ludhiana?

At Khosla Stone Kidney & Surgical Centre, we offer the most advanced kidney stone treatment in Ludhiana to make your condition manageable and transform your overall well-being. We have set up the minimally invasive procedure at our hospital to assist the patients with the right care. Minimally invasive surgery depends on the patient's health and what suits them the best. During the initial consultation, the doctor analyzes the following to give you the necessary care: 
  • Type of stone
  • Stone size 
  • Location
Now, let's make you understand the three most advanced and safe procedures of minimally invasive procedures performed through kidney stone treatment. 

Minimally invasive procedure for kidney stone treatment

Procedure 1: ESWL
ESWL stands for Extracorporeal Shockwave LithotripsyESWL is the treatment for small and medium-sized stones present in the body. The procedure is performed as an outpatient method and under general anesthesia to ensure the patient does not feel discomfort. The entire process takes 20 to 30 minutes. During the treatment, intense sound waves ensure the stones get fragmented without putting an excess effect on nearby tissues. Patients who have stones in the kidney or ureter are suitable candidates for this procedure.   
Procedure 2: Ureteroscopy
Ureteroscopy is a surgical method to treat small and medium-sized stones. The ureteroscopy is one-step ahead of ESWL as it can treat stones present in any part of the urinary tract. You are administered general anesthesia during the treatment. The doctor will put a small scope through the urinary tract during the procedure, which goes to the bladder and then the ureter. The laser targets the stone by breaking it into smaller pieces and taking it out, or it can flush out from the body through urine. Moreover, the procedure does not require any incision and offers excellent results.   
Procedure 3: PCNL
PCNL stands for percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Patients with large, complex, or several small stones should undergo PCNL. Only the experienced and trained urologist can perform the treatment through an advanced approach. The procedure allows for clearing all kidney stones in one go.   
Dr. Rajesh Khosla

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rajesh Khosla

Senior Urologist & Laser Surgeon with over 20+ years of clinical excellence in RIRS, HoLEP, Mini-PCNL, and Laparoscopic Surgeries at Khosla Stone Kidney & Surgical Centre, Ludhiana.