Are you or someone you know struggling with kidney stones? If so, you’re not alone. Kidney stones are a common problem that can cause severe pain and discomfort. Fortunately, there are advanced medical procedures available to help manage and remove kidney stones, one of which is retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS).

In this blog post, we’ll explore what RIRS is, how it works, and its benefits for patients dealing with kidney stones.

Q.What is Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS)?

Retrograde intrarenal surgery, often abbreviated as RIRS, is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat kidney stones. Unlike traditional open surgery, RIRS does not require any incisions on the body’s surface. Instead, it is performed using a flexible ureteroscope, a thin and flexible tube equipped with a camera and specialized instruments.

Q.How Does RIRS Work?

During RIRS, the urologist inserts the ureteroscope through the urethra and bladder, then navigates it up into the ureter and finally into the kidney where the stone is located. The camera attached to the ureteroscope allows the urologist to visualize the stone on a monitor. Once the stone is located, specialized tools passed through the ureteroscope like laser are used to break the stone into smaller fragments. These smaller stone pieces can then be removed or allowed to pass naturally through the urine.

Q. Benefits of RIRS:

1. Minimally Invasive: RIRS is minimally invasive, meaning it involves no incisions at all. This results in less pain, shorter recovery times, and reduced risk of complications compared to traditional open surgery.

2. High Success Rate: RIRS has a high success rate in treating kidney stones, with studies showing successful stone removal in up to 90% of cases. This makes it an effective option for patients with various types and sizes of kidney stones.

3. Shorter Recovery Time: Since RIRS is minimally invasive, patients typically experience shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery times compared to traditional surgery. Many patients can return to their normal activities within few days after the procedure.

4. Reduced Risk of Complications: RIRS carries a lower risk of complications such as bleeding, infection, and damage to surrounding tissues compared to open surgery. This makes it a safer option for patients, especially those with underlying health conditions.

5. Precise Stone Removal: The advanced imaging technology used in RIRS allows urologists to precisely locate and target kidney stones, ensuring effective stone removal with minimal damage to surrounding tissues.

Q. Why choose us?
Since his training days, when RIRS was still in its developmental stages as a treatment option, Dr. Aditya Gupta displayed a keen fascination with this technology. This fascination was so profound that he based his thesis on RIRS itself. Upon completing his residency, he acquired his own machine and has since performed over 500 cases of RIRS with outstanding results. In fact, he initiated a fellowship program under his guidance, aimed at training urologists in the field of RIRS and endourology.

Initially, due to the high cost of the machines, RIRS was primarily accessible to patients of higher economic standing. However, Dr. Gupta is determined to broaden the accessibility of RIRS and extend its benefits to patients across all economic strata. He aspires to transcend the limitations posed by financial constraints and ensure that RIRS becomes available to individuals from diverse economic backgrounds.
Dr Aditya Gupta is one Don’t let kidney stones hold you back from living your best life—explore the benefits of RIRS today!