Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, stones can recur. After treatment the team advises on diet, fluids, and follow up to reduce the chance of new stones forming.
Many stone procedures allow discharge within a day or two, depending on the
technique and the patient's recovery.
Large or complex kidney stones are cleared through PCNL, a keyhole procedure
through a small back incision, or with RIRS using a flexible scope.
Most stone procedures at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai are done through the natural
urinary passage or a keyhole, without open surgery, giving less pain and faster
recovery.
It depends on the stone. Small stones may pass with medication or ESWL, while
larger stones need laser lithotripsy, URS, RIRS, or PCNL. The urologist chooses
based on size, location, and hardness.
