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Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) involves the use of a flexible ureterscope , a thin tube with a camera and light on the end inserted through the urethra and bladder up into the kidney
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It is a minimally invasive technique that involves no cuts, the ureteroscope is passed through the urinary tract(Urethra) to the kidney, Scope reaches kidney to locate the stones and then use a laser to fragments the stones to dust, then fragments can be removed with small baskets or allowed to pass naturally. Used for treating kidney stones that are too large or complex
DJ Stenting:
Double J stenting -Ureteral stent placed in the ureter Before or After surgery, Used in before surgery to dilate the ureter to allow the scope to pass easily, After surgery Stent placed because of healing process
Benefits :
1.Minimally invasive with no external incisions
2.Shorter recovery time
3.Less postoperative pain
| Difference | Open Surgery | RIRS Treatment |
| Surgery cost | Rs. 25,000 – Rs. 35,000 | Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 35,000 |
| Surgery time | 2 Hours | 15-60 minutes |
| Recovery Period | Around 4 week | 3-5 days |
| Scars | Yes | None |
| Pain during recovery | Mild pain and discomfort | Mild pain and discomfort |
| Complications & Side-effects | Bleeding and Chance of infection | Nill |
