Top Retrograde intrarenal surgery(rirs) Doctors in India

Max Hospital, India houses some of the best specialists for Retrograde intrarenal surgery(rirs) that are trained to provide best treatments available with the latest technology. The doctors can be consulted at India through in-hospital appointments and video consultations. Learn more about Retrograde intrarenal surgery(rirs) doctors’ qualification, background, specialization and experience. Book doctor appointments online, check OPD timings at one of the best hospitals in India.

Frequently Asked Questions

RIRS is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat kidney stones by accessing and removing them from inside the kidney through the urinary passage.

RIRS is often recommended for kidney stones that are too large to pass naturally, located in the renal pelvis or calyces, or when other treatments are not feasible

RIRS involves passing a flexible ureteroscope through the urethra and into the kidney to directly visualize and remove stones, while shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) uses shock waves from outside the body; and a ureteroscopy involves a rigid or semi-rigid scope.

RIRS is usually performed under general anaesthesia to ensure patient comfort during the procedure.

Risks include bleeding, infection, injury to the urinary tract, and the need for additional procedures if stones are not completely removed.

Yes, RIRS can be used in pediatric patients with kidney stones, and it is often considered when other options are unsuitable.

RIRS may be performed with caution in such patients, and the medical team will assess the risks and benefits.

Recovery time varies, but most patients can return to normal activities within 2-3 days after the procedure.

Stone recurrence can occur, and lifestyle changes and preventive measures may be recommended.

RIRS is primarily used for kidney stone removal but may also be used to treat some ureteral and kidney conditions like small tumours.

Costs vary based on the extent of the condition, its location, hospital, and insurance coverage, encompassing preoperative assessments and postoperative care.

In cases of severe infection, surgery may be delayed until the infection is under control, or patients may require DJ stent placement 7-10 days prior to RIRS.

Yes, individuals should continue regular urological check-ups to monitor for stone recurrence.

Patients may receive guidance on maintaining kidney health and preventing stone formation.

RIRS can be used to treat multiple stones, but the complexity and location of stones may affect the choice of treatment.

It is generally avoided during pregnancy unless necessary due to potential risks to the fetus.

While there's no strict size limit, stones bigger than 2 centimetres may require more complex procedures like percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

Emerging technologies like laser lithotripsy and improved scopes continue to enhance the effectiveness of RIRS.

RIRS can be adapted for patients with unique anatomical considerations like ectopic or horseshoe kidneys with careful planning by the surgical team.

Urinary incontinence can not occur because of RIRS, but patients may have some other coexisting disease leading to incontinence.

Yes, it can be combined with procedures like ureteroscopy or cystoscopy as part of comprehensive urological care or even PCNL for complex stone disease for better clearance (ECIRS).

RIRS typically involves the use of a flexible ureteroscope, which provides greater flexibility and access to the kidney.

Yes, RIRS can be used for diagnostic purposes to evaluate kidney conditions when necessary.

Age alone is not a determining factor; candidacy depends on overall health and stone characteristics.

FAQs reviewed by Dr. Vijay Kumar Director & Unit Head ( Reconstructive & Laparoscopic Urology)

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