Comprehensive Renal Stone Therapy – Dr Smaranjit Chatterjee

Comprehensive Renal Stone Therapy encompasses a wide range of advanced and minimally invasive treatment options that provide effective relief and long-term solutions for patients suffering from kidney stones.

Dr. Smaranjit Chatterjee offers state-of-the-art renal stone management techniques tailored to the patient’s condition, stone size, and overall health. The following are the key treatment options available for kidney stone removal:

Laser URSL (Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy)

Laser URSL is a highly effective endoscopic procedure used to treat stones lodged in the ureter. During the procedure, a thin ureteroscope is inserted through the urinary tract to reach the stone, and a laser fiber is used to break it into tiny fragments that can pass naturally through urine.

Benefits of Laser URSL:

Minimally invasive with no external incisions
Quick recovery time and minimal hospital stay
Effective for stones in the lower and middle ureter
Reduced post-procedure complications

Laser URSL is an excellent option for patients with moderate-sized ureteral stones that are causing discomfort or obstruction.

Flexible URS RIRS (Laser Stone Surgery)

Flexible Ureteroscopy with Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) is a cutting-edge procedure for removing kidney stones using a flexible ureteroscope. The procedure involves accessing the kidney through the urethra and ureter, allowing the surgeon to precisely locate and fragment the stone using a high-powered laser.

Advantages of Flexible URS RIRS:

Suitable for stones located in difficult-to-reach areas of the kidney
Minimally invasive with no external cuts
Quick recovery and reduced discomfort
High success rate with minimal risk of recurrence

This procedure is particularly beneficial for patients with multiple or small kidney stones who prefer a non-invasive approach.

PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)

PCNL is a highly effective procedure for removing large or complex kidney stones. The procedure involves making a small incision in the back to access the kidney and remove the stones using specialized instruments.

Key Benefits of PCNL:

Highly effective for large kidney stones (>2 cm)
Less invasive than open surgery
High success rate with complete stone clearance
Shorter hospital stay and faster recovery than traditional surgical methods

PCNL is the preferred option for patients with large or staghorn kidney stones that cannot be treated with ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL).

Mini Perc (Mini Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy)

Mini Perc is a modification of traditional PCNL, designed for smaller kidney stones. It involves the use of miniaturized instruments through a tiny incision to remove stones with minimal tissue damage.