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Flexible & Rigid Ureteroscopy

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About Flexible & Rigid Ureteroscopy

Flexible and rigid ureteroscopy systems are advanced endoscopic instruments used f...

Overview

Rigid ureteroscopes are mainly used for lower ureteric stones, while flexible ureteroscopes access deep kidney structures for complex stone treatment.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Flexible & Rigid Ureteroscopy

  • ⦾ Kidney stones
  • ⦾ Ureteric stones
  • ⦾ Blood in urine
  • ⦾ Urinary obstruction
  • ⦾ Recurrent flank pain

Recovery & Outlook

⦾ Recovery is usually rapid

⦾ Hospital stay is commonly short

⦾ Temporary stent placement may be required

⦾ Mild urinary discomfort may occur briefly

⦾ Follow-up imaging may be advised

Risks

  • ⦾ Infection risk
  • ⦾ Bleeding
  • ⦾ Temporary stent discomfort
  • ⦾ Ureteral injury
  • ⦾ Residual stone fragments

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Drink adequate fluids
  • ⦾ Follow stent care instructions
  • ⦾ Take medications as prescribed
  • ⦾ Monitor for fever or severe pain
  • ⦾ Attend scheduled follow-up visits

Conclusion

Ureteroscopy is one of the most important minimally invasive procedures in modern endourology.

Doctors Who Perform Flexible & Rigid Ureteroscopy

Meet experienced urology doctors who regularly evaluate and perform flexible & rigid ureteroscopy.

Dr Santosh Kumar Subudhi

Dr Santosh Kumar Subudhi

MBBS,MS,DNB (General Surgery)

KMC: 0000026

Consultant Urologist

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Dr Dhruva H M

Dr Dhruva H M

MBBS,MS,DNB,MCh

KMC: 117557

Consultant Urologist and Andrologist

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Dr Sharath C T

Dr Sharath C T

MBBS, MS – General Surgery, DNB – Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery

KMC: 95039

Consultant Urologist and Andrologist

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