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Ureteric Stone Specialist

URSL Treatment

Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy (URSL) is a laser treatment option for selected stones stuck in the ureter. It can help clear obstruction after clinical evaluation and imaging review.

URSL

Ureter Stone Care

24 Hrs

Typical Stay

Natural

Urinary Pathway

9000+

Surgeries Done

The Procedure

Direct Access to Ureteric Stones

URSL is specifically optimized for stones that have moved from the kidney into the ureter. Using a slim, rigid ureteroscope, our surgeons directly reach the stone to deliver laser energy.

This procedure may be used for impacted stones that cause severe pain or blockage, with no external incision.

Rigid & Semi-Rigid Technology
Laser Fragmentation Precision
Effective for Stuck Stones
Minimal Downtime

Who is candidate for URSL?

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Ureteric Stones

Stones located in the lower or middle ureter.

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Obstructive Pain

When stones cause severe kidney swelling/pain.

Emergency Relief

Urgent clearance needed for high fever or pain.

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Failed ESWL

Stones that did not break with shockwave therapy.

Workflow

Step-by-Step Journey

01

Diagnostic Prep

A precise CT KUB scan is performed to map the stone's exact size and location.

02

Anaesthesia

Patient is given spinal or general anaesthesia for comfort during the procedure.

03

Scope Insertion

A rigid or semi-rigid ureteroscope is gently passed through natural pathways.

04

Laser Pulsing

High-power laser energy pulses are used to fragment the stone instantly.

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Clearance

Small stone fragments are either removed with a basket or flushed out.

06

Recovery

Most patients are mobile within hours and discharged within 24 Hours.

URSL vs Alternatives

Comparison of treatments specifically for ureteric stones.

Feature⚡ URSLRIRSESWL
Stone LocationMid / Lower UreterKidney / Upper UreterKidney / Upper Ureter
Outcome FactorsUreter stone positionUpper tract anatomySelected small stones
IncisionsNoneNoneNone
Hospital Stay24 Hrs24 HrsOutpatient
Scope UsedRigid / Semi-rigidFlexibleNo Scope

Recovery Roadmap

Day 0

Discharge

Return home within 24 hours feeling relieved.

Day 1-3

Resumption

Light activity resumed with minimal discomfort.

Week 1

Healing

Body adjusts to the temporary DJ stent.

Week 2

Freedom

Stent removed; complete freedom from pain.

URSL FAQs

URSL uses a rigid or semi-rigid scope and is generally used for stones in the mid or lower ureter, while RIRS uses a flexible scope to reach stones inside the kidney or upper ureter.

Immediate Relief Is Possible

Ureteric stones are a medical urgency. Our surgical team is ready to help you resume a pain-free life.