Kidney stone removal surgery

Has anyone ever had kidney stones removed using ureteroscopy? I have had several and would love to hear your experiences.

Have never had stones removed in that manner, but had had Lithotripsy to blast the stones with sound wave turning them into gravel to be excreted in the urine.

I had a group of about 10 kidney stones removed by ureteroscopy this year. It was done as day surgery and the pain was intense with the bladder spasms a few days later. Be glad to chat with you about it if you like.

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Take a peek at the thread in Miscellaneous Treatments regarding kidney stones. While I was knocked out for my most recent procedure, I was in misery for about 10 days thereafter. Removal of the stent, which had been placed, wasn't very pleasant either. Sending various tools that are better suited to diesel truck repair, up the urethra, through the bladder, and into the kidney, aren't my idea of sensual medical play.

A good enema, massage, and prostate milking are heavenly, especially when provided by a willing and adept assistant. Other medical procedures can also provide stimulation that enhance one's libido. I suspect kidney stones are the work of the devil and can only serve to hasten impotence or some other horrific malady or condition.

I had this done and it was hell. I was supposed to be on the table about an hour and ended up being there about 3. I had to spend the night at the hospital too because I was in so much pain. They put me on a pain pump and lucky for me Doc stayed with me pushing the button on the pain pump every 6 minutes so I wasn't in pain, as much. I had that stent for 2 months too. Was sicker than a dog with nausea everyday too. When they pulled that stent, Doc again was with me and he practically had to lay across my chest to keep me down as it was being pulled out. I hope to never have to go through that again, but I know that I will at some point or another. I just hope he is there for me the next round. Grrrr.

Mashie

I've never had a kidney stone but from everyone I've talked to that has..NOT a fun time! It sounds like there is a lot of pain from the beginning to the end. I guess if you're into that kinda thing ..but I say NO THANKS!

Yes and I would not wish on anyone. I was outpatient and I only remember being wheeled into operating room and I woke up hours later. I had to go to the bathroom it was very painful and looked like pure blood. they had put a stent in to he LLP p get kidney back to right size. It took about a week for pain to go away and after 3 weeks they took stent out. He put a camera and clamp into my penis to retrieve stent, he kept saying short breaths but I thought pain would never stop.

Yes I have had kidney stones since 2003 and all had to be removed under surgery and the last two attacks the stones where lodged in the kidney, also have had 2 stents in the past and because I have urine retention I have to have 3 way catheters (24fr) post op for 2 or 3 weeks and then under TWOC ( trial without catheter) have the catheter removed and then use my own disposable catheters.