Chennai · Apollo Hospitals
Kidney Stone Treatment in Chennai
Advanced kidney stone care at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road - laser ureteroscopy (RIRS/URS), mini-PCNL, and shockwave lithotripsy with Dr. Sandeep Bafna, Consultant Urologist with 10+ years of endourology experience.
Procedures
RIRS · URS · PCNL · SWL
Hospital
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Patient Rating
4.9★ Google rating
Recovery
Same-day / short-stay options
Understanding kidney stones
Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form when urine becomes concentrated. They cause severe flank pain, blood in urine, nausea, and urinary obstruction. Chennai's hot climate increases dehydration risk - early evaluation prevents complications and recurrent stones.
Laser Ureteroscopy (RIRS/URS)
Flexible scope reaches stones in the kidney or ureter; holmium laser fragments stones with no external incision.
Mini-PCNL
Keyhole access through the back for large or complex stones - mini-PCNL uses smaller tracts for faster recovery.
Prevention & Metabolic Workup
Stone analysis, 24-hour urine studies, and tailored diet plans reduce recurrence after definitive treatment.
Why choose Dr. Sandeep Bafna for kidney stones?
- • Full spectrum endourology - SWL, URS, RIRS, and PCNL
- • Robotic-assisted options for complex anatomical cases
- • Personalised prevention plans after stone removal
- • Apollo Hospitals tertiary centre with advanced imaging and ICU backup
- • Clear counselling on procedure choice, recovery, and follow-up
Common questions
- Is laser treatment available for kidney stones in Chennai?
- Yes. Laser ureteroscopy (RIRS/URS) and mini-PCNL procedures break and remove stones with minimal discomfort and faster recovery. These methods are suitable for most stones and help reduce recurrence risk when combined with prevention planning.
- What size kidney stone can pass naturally?
- Stones smaller than 5 mm often pass with increased fluid intake, pain medication, and alpha-blockers. Larger stones or those causing obstruction usually require ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, or PCNL.
- What causes kidney stones in Chennai's hot climate?
- Hot weather increases dehydration risk, concentrating urine and promoting crystal formation. High-sodium diets, oxalate-rich foods, low fluid intake, and metabolic conditions also contribute to kidney stones in Chennai.
Expert kidney stone care in Chennai
Get evaluated for laser stone treatment at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road.