One method of treating kidney stones is through RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery). The RIRS method is one of the most recent therapies for treating kidney stones.
RIRS is a minimally invasive or endoscopic therapy for kidney stones. There are no incisions on the patient's body, so this therapy is one that patients are interested in and ask about.
Compared to other therapy methods, RIRS is efficient and effective in treating kidney stones that are in difficult-to-reach positions.
RIRS method procedure
When a patient is treated for kidney stones using RIRS, there will be a tool like a thin tube called a urethroscope which will enter the patient's urethra and then up the urethra and then into the kidney chambers where kidney stones are suspected from radiological examination or CT scan.
The urethroscope is flexible and flexible and can reach the kidney chambers.
In the thin hose there is a camera to be able to see and find the location of the stones. And a laser can be used to destroy kidney stones into small particles that can be excreted in the urine.
If a kidney stone is found that is not too small, it can be taken out and then taken out using this tool.
RIRS Procedure Duration
The RIRS procedure takes around 90 to 120 minutes. There are several factors that determine how long or quickly. Depending on the size of the stone, whether there is a deformity in the patient's urinary tract or not, that determines how long the RIRS operation will take.
After 1-2 hours of surgery the patient will be observed. Then, the recovery time can be around a day in the inpatient room. In the inpatient room 1 x 24 hours, then the doctor will check the patient's condition. If you are allowed to be outpatient, then 5-7 days later you have to be checked in for observation.
Postoperative observation is important to determine whether there are any delayed post-operative side effects.
Factors Determining the Use of the RIRS Method
To be able to determine the therapeutic method for treating kidney stones, the doctor will first consider the size, density of the kidney stone and the location of the kidney stone.
Kidney stones measuring under 2 cm can use RIRS. If it is more than 2 cm, according to several studies it is more appropriate to use another method.
Article written by Liputan6 with dr. Dwiki Haryo Indrawan, Sp.U (Urological Surgeon Specialist at EMC Pekayon Hospital).