Is minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones painful?

Written by Zeng Zhong

Urology

Updated on September 05, 2024

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Minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones is primarily performed through the urethra, using a laser lithotripsy technique. During the surgery, anesthesia is administered, so the patient does not feel any pain. After the surgery, once the anesthesia has metabolized, the patient generally does not experience intense pain. Since the minimally invasive surgery does not involve any abdominal incisions, the patient only needs a catheter to help with urination, which generally does not cause pain.

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Diet for Patients with Bladder Stones

The components of bladder stones are mostly calcium oxalate stones. Dietary precautions include: First, drink more water to increase urine output, promote the expulsion of stones, and prevent further enlargement of the stones. Second, you can drink water with lemon slices to increase the citric acid content in the urine, inhibit the formation of stones, and prevent recurrence. Third, you can consume oranges and other citrus fruits to alkalinize the urine and prevent the stones from growing larger. Fourth, it is recommended to maintain a balanced diet to keep the concentration of various substances in the body stable and in proper proportion, avoiding an increase in the concentration of certain stone-forming substances in the urine.

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What should be paid attention to with bladder stones?

Bladder stones are stones formed inside the bladder, including both primary and secondary bladder stones. The typical symptoms of bladder stones are pain and hematuria, often accompanied by interrupted urine flow, which is a distinctive manifestation of bladder stones. Through ultrasound examination of the urinary system, the size, shape, and number of stones inside the bladder can be detected. For the treatment of bladder stones, small stones can typically pass through the urethra on their own, generally if they are less than 0.6 centimeters. Larger bladder stones can be treated with intravesical lithotripsy. Methods of lithotripsy include extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and transurethral lithotripsy to break and remove the stones. Additionally, individuals with bladder stones should drink plenty of water, urinate frequently, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.

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What department should I go to for bladder stones?

Bladder stones are a condition treated by the urology department, requiring medical examination and treatment at a hospital. The treatment method chosen depends on the specific size of the stones. If the diameter of the stone is less than 7 millimeters, conservative treatment can be adopted, which involves drinking more water and urinating frequently to flush the stones out of the body. If the stones are larger, they need to be crushed before being expelled or directly removed through the use of a cystoscope. Under cystoscopy, stones can be crushed using a Holmium laser and then removed. After surgery, drinking plenty of water and urinating frequently can help prevent the recurrence of stones.

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How to effectively treat bladder stones?

The treatment of bladder stones should be based on the specific size and volume of the stones in the patient. For bladder stones smaller than 1.5 centimeters, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can be used. After the treatment, the patient should drink plenty of water and urinate frequently at home to facilitate the expulsion of the stones. One week later, the patient should return to the hospital for a follow-up ultrasound to observe the condition of the stone expulsion. For bladder stones larger than 1.5 centimeters, surgery is often required.

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Is minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones painful?

Minimally invasive surgery for bladder stones is primarily performed through the urethra, using a laser lithotripsy technique. During the surgery, anesthesia is administered, so the patient does not feel any pain. After the surgery, once the anesthesia has metabolized, the patient generally does not experience intense pain. Since the minimally invasive surgery does not involve any abdominal incisions, the patient only needs a catheter to help with urination, which generally does not cause pain.