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CT Scan Report Showed Moderate Hydronephrosis And Hydroureter, Calculus On The Left VUJ, Taking Voltaren And Omnic, Advised URS. Laser Treatment Or URS?

Moderate hydronephrosis and hydroureter is present on left side with evidence of 8 x 7 mm calculus at the left VUJ This is my CT scan report. The urologist has recommended a URS. What s ur opinion? What would be the best option? Meanwhile, I am taking Voltaren D50 and Omnic 0.4 mg ( TAMSULOSIN ). Is laser treatment a better option than URS?
Mon, 18 Jun 2012
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hi.welcome to healthcaremagic forum.stone causing hydronephrosis and hydroureter needs active management to avoid renal damage.size of stone and ct finding in favor of intervention.laser has some advantage over pneumatic urs in terms of lesser mucosal injury an dj stent placement duration along with it can be used with flexible scope.discuss with your doctor and his preference.good luck.
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CT Scan Report Showed Moderate Hydronephrosis And Hydroureter, Calculus On The Left VUJ, Taking Voltaren And Omnic, Advised URS. Laser Treatment Or URS?

hi.welcome to healthcaremagic forum.stone causing hydronephrosis and hydroureter needs active management to avoid renal damage.size of stone and ct finding in favor of intervention.laser has some advantage over pneumatic urs in terms of lesser mucosal injury an dj stent placement duration along with it can be used with flexible scope.discuss with your doctor and his preference.good luck.