Dr. Praveen Pushkar

When you are told you have a kidney stone, like most patients in India, you would also assume that means you need surgery. Many patients are directly advised of laser treatment and assume it is the only solution. But is laser surgery always necessary, or are there other safer and equally effective options depending on your stone size and condition? Dr Praveen Pushkar evaluates your health and diagnostic tests to determine the right course of action for your condition. Let’s understand this clearly and practically. Understanding Laser Surgery (URS with Laser Lithotripsy) Laser surgery for kidney stones is medically called ureteroscopy (URS) with laser lithotripsy. A thin scope is passed through the urethra into the ureter, and a laser fibre breaks the stone into small fragments. It is minimally invasive, doesn’t require a cut, which means less scarring and faster recovery. A top urologist in India will usually recommend this procedure for stones less than 1.5-2 cm. If you have kidney s...