What is RIRS procedure?
RIRS is a endoscopic surgery which allows to rich the kidney from the ureter. A flexible ureteroscope is used for these kind of procedure. Through this device a laser fiber (Holmium laser) is used to treat the stones. After that, small fragments can be removed with a basket.
Is DJ stent painful?
Stents can cause discomfort and pain in the bladder, kidneys, groin, urethra and the genitals. The discomfort or pain may be more noticeable after physical activity and passing urine. Taking regular painkillers, such as paracetamol, should ease the discomfort.
Is RIRS a robotic surgery?
In the field of urology, robotic surgery is mostly used for laparoscopic and, recently, for RIRS.
How much time does RIRS surgery take?
This surgery can take around 1 to 2 hours. This surgery is required for the patients that have kidney stones measuring 1.5cm in diameter. The patient needs to take proper rest for at least one day after the surgery.
What is the difference between URS and RIRS?
Success of URS was defined as stone-free status after single procedure while RIRS success rate was considered as presence of residual stone fragments smaller than 4 mm at first procedure.
Can RIRS be done under spinal Anaesthesia?
Objective: Retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) involves a minimally invasive stone surgery, lending itself potential to combined spinal-epidural anesthesia (CSEA), although it is performed preferably under general anesthesia (GA).
Is RIRS surgery painful?
Advantages of this procedure : Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery for stone extraction is quicker than traditional open surgery. Besides, patients do not experience pain after surgery and overall, they recover much faster. There is also minimal bleeding and the renal tissue is free of damage.
Is stent necessary after RIRS?
Conclusions: Routine double-J stent insertion after RIRS is not essential since it increases costs, morbidity and operation time.
Is lithotripsy painful after?
You may have pain and nausea when the stone pieces pass. This can happen soon after treatment and may last for 4 to 8 weeks. You may have some bruising on your back or side where the stone was treated if sound waves were used. You may also have some pain over the treatment area.