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Detected 2.7 Cm Kidney Stone. Which Is Advisable -stone Blasting Or Stone Removal Through Incision?
I have a kidney stone that is 2.7 cm in size. I have seen my urologist and he has given me 2 options. 1 to have the stone blasted in 2 separate procedures, or be hospitalized and have the stone removed through a small incision (a tube placed in the incision.) I know that the procedure through my back will allow them to remove all of the stone at one time, but I am concerned that I will have to be off of work for over 10 days. However I have read that there are side affects from the blasting technique as well. I don't know which procedure to do...
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
Dear Sir,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Your stone is quite big and the blasting procedure would require multiple sittings to completely get rid of the stone. Such a big stone usually mandates a surgery although with the new blasting techniques these days doctors are able to deal with such stones as well. The blasting technique is associated with a small risk of pain during and after each procedure and a risk of infection but you do not require prolonged admission.
On the other hand the surgical part will take care stone in one sitting but would require a lengthy admission.
Hoping for the best. Please feel free to clarify any other query.
Sorry to hear about your problem. Your stone is quite big and the blasting procedure would require multiple sittings to completely get rid of the stone. Such a big stone usually mandates a surgery although with the new blasting techniques these days doctors are able to deal with such stones as well. The blasting technique is associated with a small risk of pain during and after each procedure and a risk of infection but you do not require prolonged admission.
On the other hand the surgical part will take care stone in one sitting but would require a lengthy admission.
Hoping for the best. Please feel free to clarify any other query.
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