Laser Lithotripsy (Holmium)
About Laser Lithotripsy (Holmium)
Holmium Laser Lithotripsy is an advanced stone treatment technology used to fragment kidney, ureteric, and bladder stones.
Overview
The Holmium:YAG laser breaks urinary stones into small fragments using high-energy laser pulses while minimizing tissue damage.
Understanding The Procedure
Symptoms That May Require Laser Lithotripsy (Holmium)
- ⦾ Kidney stone pain
- ⦾ Ureteric obstruction
- ⦾ Blood in urine
- ⦾ Recurrent stone disease
- ⦾ Urinary tract blockage
Recovery & Outlook
Holmium laser lithotripsy provides high stone clearance rates with reduced surgical trauma and faster recovery.
Risks
- ⦾ Mild bleeding
- ⦾ Temporary urinary burning
- ⦾ Infection risk
- ⦾ Residual stone fragments
- ⦾ Rare ureteric injury
Post-Operative Care
- ⦾ Maintain high fluid intake
- ⦾ Monitor urine for stone fragments
- ⦾ Take prescribed medications regularly
- ⦾ Follow stent care instructions if inserted
- ⦾ Attend follow-up imaging appointments
Conclusion
Holmium laser lithotripsy is one of the most effective minimally invasive stone treatment technologies.
Doctors Who Perform Laser Lithotripsy (Holmium)
Meet experienced urology doctors who regularly evaluate and perform laser lithotripsy (holmium).
Dr Santosh Kumar Subudhi
MBBS,MS,DNB (General Surgery)
KMC: 0000026
Consultant Urologist
Dr Dhruva H M
MBBS,MS,DNB,MCh
KMC: 117557
Consultant Urologist and Andrologist
Dr Sharath C T
MBBS, MS – General Surgery, DNB – Urology/Genito-Urinary Surgery
KMC: 95039
Consultant Urologist and Andrologist
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