Sans doubt, modern medical science has many effective treatment options to give relief to patients suffering from the pain of kidney stones. The kidney stone issue is getting very common among the people these days. There are several reasons that may lead to a painful problem. Dr. Anshuman Agarwal - Senior Consultant - Urology and Robotic Surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, reveals that Holmium laser treatment for stone in Delhi is one of the most recommended solutions to treat kidney stone problem. He further added that the doctor will discuss and evaluate your condition before starting the treatment.
What is Holmium laser lithotripsy?
Holmium laser lithotripsy is the modern method that utilizes lasers to remove or destroy stones that are located in the urinary tract. It may include stones in kidneys, ureters, urethra, and bladder. This is a minimally invasive surgery that requires no incision on the body. A flexible laser fiber is inserted through the urethra and bladder to access your ureter or kidney to break up the stone.
How does laser surgery work?
The surgery is done under the influence of anesthesia. A small lighted instrument (ureteroscope) is inserted through the urethra. Once the stone is seen, a laser fiber is utilized to produce Holmium energy to break up the kidney stones into the small fragment. The surgeon removes some broken stone pieces through the urethra with a small basket, while smaller pieces can be passed subsequently through urination.
The surgeon may also utilize a high-powered holmium laser with high-frequency emissions that breaks down the stone into a fine powder. After the surgery, you may pass the fine particles through urine.
A more effective and efficient way of transmitting the holmium laser is through modulating the pulse by using the Moses effect. It eventually may result in more efficient fragmentation of stone dusting.
Benefits of using Holmium laser treatment
Holmium laser lithotripsy is considered an effective solution to remove stones. As compared to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, holmium laser lithotripsy is can reduce the chances of steinstrasse. One of the complications of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy is that fragment of stones blocks the ureter.
Disadvantages of Holmium laser treatment
The disadvantage of Holmium laser treatment may include as such below:
• Holmium laser treatment requires general anesthesia
• The patient needs to stay in the hospital
• Higher cost as compared to extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Complications of Holmium laser treatment
Some complications that may occur include:
• Blood in urine
• Pain
• Injury to the ureter
• Blood in urine
Preparation before the surgery?
Dr. Anshuman Agarwal points out that before the surgery, the patient is given specific instructions on what to do with your medications and diets. You are likely to avoid eating or drinking anything after midnight prior to the procedure. The surgeon will help you to guide all these when the date for Holmium laser treatment for stone in Delhi surgery is finalized.
What happens on the day of surgery?
The surgeon will administer general anesthesia so that you can sleep throughout the surgery. It will help you to remain still when the flexible laser fiber is inserted inside your body. Modern lasers are precise and powerful which can make it easier for the surgeon to control and fragment the stone. As a result, the time of surgery is reduced and the patient needs to spend less time asleep. It also helps you to recover faster and start your normal routine work.
After the surgery
You may experience pain after the surgery. The doctor will administer medication after the surgery that normally pains medication, antibiotics to avert infection and anti-inflammatory medication as well. The patient may resume normal activities within 24-48 hours.