Urinary Stone (Kidney, Bladder, and Ureteral)

Stones are a serious matter that may require urgent treatment. Some stones may be watched through regular scans but if they develop too big it can lead to blockages. Blockages caused by stones can cause infections and permanent damage to a patient's organs. 

Symptoms of stones can include: 

• Renal colic - pain in the back, belly or side
• Pain and burning during urination
• Urinary frequency - frequent need to pass urine
• Urinary urgency - the need to rush to the toilet to pass urine
• Blood in the urine (haematuria) 
• Cloudy or smelly urine
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever and chills

Dr James F. Borin discusses how we do larger stones which covers the hybrid option as well as the PCNL (percutaneous nephrolithotomy) option. See it here: https://www.urotoday.com/video-lectures/lugpa-2019/video/mediaitem/1609-supine-pcnl-ambulatory-who-what-when-why-how-james-f-borin.html?utm_source=newsletter_8158&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=uroalerts-stones-endourology-weekly

Laser treatment is minimally invasive and uses the Thulium/Holmium laser to “dust” the stones to tiny fragments.

The procedure starts with Dr Al Sameraaii inserting a small camera (ureteroscope) through the urethra into the bladder and kidney. Once the stones are located, the laser is used to blast them with high-frequency emissions turning them to tiny pieces that your body can flush out. A “basket” is then inserted and retrieves debris and fragments. A stent is then placed for a few days to allow the body to flush out the last of the tiny debris painlessly. 

For urgent stone cases, please have your general practitioner email your referral directly to reception@northcanberraurolog.com.au so you can be seen promptly.