This article was translated from the original Portuguese. Português
#pedranosrins #urologista
Hello,
Your question is very important and will help many people.
Kidney stones up to 7 mm have up to an 80% chance of passing without surgery as they travel through the ureter.
When stones lodged in the kidney exceed this size, urologists recommend some form of treatment.
Basically, there are 3 options:
1- Extracorporeal lithotripsy
2- Internal laser lithotripsy
3- Medication to dissolve specific types of stones.
An initial evaluation by a urologist makes it possible to choose the best treatment in each case. The specialist takes several criteria into account, such as stone location, size and density, the patient’s body type, previous treatments, other health problems, and so on.
Kind regards,
Bruno Benigno
Urologist - specialist in kidney stone treatment
www.clinicauroonco.com.br
Beyond the stone: a complete urological evaluation
At Clínica Uro Onco, the kidney stone consultation also reviews your urological health as a whole — with a special focus on prevention and early diagnosis of prostate, bladder and kidney cancers:
- PSA and prostate cancer risk;
- blood in the urine and bladder health;
- kidney masses and cysts found on imaging tests.
Dr. Bruno Benigno
Urologist and uro-oncologic surgeon (CRM-SP 126.265 · RQE 60022). More than 1,500 robotic surgeries. Member of the AUA, EAU and SBU. Meet Dr. Bruno · In the Media
This content is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. Each case must be assessed individually, based on AUA, EAU and NCCN guidelines.
