FAQs

Urosonic
Kidney Stones
ESWL
Ureteroscopy

Urosonic FAQs

We provide non invasive as well as minimal invasive procedures for the removal of kidney stones. We also perform Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) using thulium fiber laser. Patients can go home the same day for all our surgeries.

Our healthcare center is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 7:00PM, and we also offer extended hours on Sundays for urgent care needs.

Appointments can be made by calling our office number ___________ during office hours MON-SAT 10PM – 7PM or through our email wecare@gmail.com or click “APPOINTMENT” on our website.

Yes we accept a variety of insurance plans. However it is not cashless.

We offer several payment options which include:

  1. UPI
  2. Cash
  3. Debit card
  4. Credit card
Most of our appointments are online. You will need to affix all your reports if any while you book your appointment. In case you’re coming for a physical appointment then you will have to carry your health reports also with your aadhar card or voters ID.
We ask that you notify us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Yes, we provide telehealth appointments for all our services. You can consult our doctor through your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop.

You can request access to your medical records by writing to us on support@urosonic.com. Please note that you will have to affix your valid ID such as an aadhar card or a voters ID only.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. However, please go through our PRIVACY POLICY.

Yes, you can request access to your medical records through our patient portal or by contacting our medical records department at support@urosonic.com

Kidney Stones FAQs

Yes, they can pass with urine with medication, depending on the size of the stone. Medication can help eliminate kidney stones up to 5mm in size.
Yes, but occasionally. Kidney stones can cause kidney damage if they are infected repeatedly or if the obstruction lasts for an extended period. Kidney stones, if left untreated, might prevent the kidney from functioning.
Kidney stones are more common in people who have a family member with kidney stones. Some conditions that cause stones may be inherited. They can also form due to similar diet and lifestyle.
Drinking adequate water at regular intervals can help avoid kidney stones. Patients with kidney stones should drink enough water and fluids to generate at least 2 litres of urine. People who work or exercise in hot temperatures require extra fluids to replenish what they lose.
Diets for heart disease can help avoid the formation of kidney stones. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits and limiting your salt consumption will help reduce your chances of developing kidney stones. Always consult your doctor or a trained dietitian for more information.
It is difficult and inconvenient to pass multiple kidney stones naturally. In such cases, surgical treatment of kidney stones is the best option. With modern treatments like our robotic shock wave lithotripsy, you can get rid of multiple kidney stones without hassle.
No, your sexual life will not be affected post-treatment of kidney stone.
If you find stones, bring them to your doctor for analysis. The type of stone will determine your diet and prevention programme.
Alcohol increases purine synthesis, and beer includes oxalates, which can cause oxalate stones. Smoking can cause an increase in reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress in the kidney, resulting in renal damage. These injuries enhance the nucleation, aggregation, and retention of crystals in the kidney, encouraging the production of stones.
Purines are a heterocyclic aromatic chemical molecule in animal proteins, including meat, eggs, and fish. In the urine, purine is broken- down into uric acid. People with kidney stones, especially uric acid stones, should limit meat consumption.
Junk foods contain high levels of salt. The kidneys produce more calcium in the urine due to the salt. When the calcium in the urine combines with oxalates and phosphorous, kidney stones are formed. Consumption of less sodium is better than decreasing calcium intake.
Dietary supplements like Calcium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D may contribute to stone formation. People with kidney stones should restrict the consumption of these supplements. Calcium supplement is typically consumed after food.

NO. Calcium from diet does not raise the risk of calcium oxalate stones. Calcium in the digestive tract binds to oxalate in food, preventing it from entering circulation and causing stones to form in the urinary tract.   People who generate calcium oxalate stones should consume 600 mg of calcium daily to prevent kidney stones.

Citrus fruit drinks help to prevent kidney stone formation. The citrate prevents crystals from growing into stones.
Green leafy vegetables, nuts and tomatoes aid in kidney stone formation and hence should be consumed in less quantity.

Prostate Gland FAQs

Screening can aid in the early detection of prostate disorders, when they are most curable. Consult your doctor about when to begin screening based on your risk factors.

Yes, prostate disorders, particularly treatments for diseases such as prostate cancer, can have an influence on sexual function. Any concerns should be discussed with your doctor to determine suitable management options.
Prostate cancer is common in older men, particularly those aged 65 and up. Men with a family history of prostate cancer are likewise at higher risk.
Yes, people can survive without a prostate. However, prostate removal surgery might result in erectile dysfunction and urine incontinence.

Men aged 45 and older (40 and older for Black men or those with a family ancestral of prostate cancer) should talk to their doctor about the risks and advantages of screening.

Chronic prostatitis, commonly known as chronic pelvic discomfort syndrome, is a prevalent prostate condition.
Your urologist will typically perform a rectal exam as part of an annual prostate checkup. A healthy prostate should be firm with no hard regions. If trouble spots are detected, more investigation may be required.
The prostate lies directly inferior to the bladder and wraps around the proximal urethra in the lesser pelvis. A fibrous capsule encloses the gland, with the nerves and vascular plexus which is further surrounded by a visceral layer of pelvic fascia.
Exercise is beneficial to your heart, prostate, and sexual health. Most days of the week, do 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercise such as swimming, riding, fast walking, or hiking.

Natural methods to Treat Enlarged Prostate

  • Reduce your fluid intake in the evening.
  • Urinate as soon as you feel the need.
  • Take your time when using the loo to fully empty your bladder.
  • Avoid consuming plenty of fluids before heading out in public or on a trip.
  • Consume more fruit and fiber.
Berries are an excellent source, notably strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

The 7 Worst Foods for Prostate Health

1. Beef, 2. Pork, 3. All Other Red Meats, 4. Alcohol, 5. Processed Meat, 6. Diary, 7. Saturated Fats

A combination of behavioral changes, including exercising, avoiding alcohol just before bed, double urinating, and maintaining a balanced diet, is the most effective strategy to naturally shrink an enlarged prostate.
Prostatitis is a word that encompasses both acute and ongoing microbial prostatitis, in addition to chronic pelvic discomfort syndrome. It may lead to inflammation, infection, and discomfort in the prostate gland.

Drinking water is critical for prostate and general health. On average, it is recommended to drink at least eight cups of water every day.

Tense and hold the pelvic muscles for 5 seconds (count one thousand, two thousand, three thousand, four thousand, and five thousand).
Relax the pelvic muscles. This completes one exercise. You should plan on performing 20 Kegel exercises 3 to 4 times every day.

In the HPFS, those who ingested more than 2 eggs /week have a 1.8 fold greater risk of getting life threatening prostate cancer than those who consumed an egg/week.
Enlarged Prostate (BPH): Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine The exact cause of prostate enlargement is uncertain. Age-related factors and changes in testicular cell structure may influence gland growth and testosterone levels.
The prostate includes 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme that transforms testosterone into the physiologically active form dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Rezūm procedure. The Rezūm operation cures benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a disorder where your prostate grows and blocks your urethra, causing symptoms that impede your ability to pee or ejaculate.
Drinking whole milk might increase the development of deadly prostate cancer.
Nocturia can sometimes be one of the initial signs of an enlarged prostate. The primary cause is that having your sleep disrupted at night makes the urge to urinate more noticeable than during the day.
The researchers claim that banana flower extract can help manage the inflammatory response, hence controlling an enlarged prostate.
Reduce the amount of dairy you consume each day. According to research; males who consume the most dairy products (such as milk, cheese, and yogurt) on a day to day basis have a high risk of prostate cancer.

The most frequent alpha blockers used to treat enlarged prostate are:

Alfuzosin, Doxazosin, Tamsulosin, Silodosin, Terazosin and Doxazosin

Green tea is one of the best drinks for prostatitis. The health benefits of Green tea could help enlarge prostate signs. Drinking green tea can ease inflammation.
Prostate inflammation (prostatitis), or a history of bacterial prostatitis. Particular chemicals cause irritation. A problem with the nerves connecting the lower urinary tract. Chronic anxiety and sexual abuse.
Medication or diet adjustments can assist with minor problems, but if symptoms worsen, surgery is the remaining option. However, for men who do not want surgery, prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) is the best option.
Patients with a prostate volume or size between 80 grams to 100 g require a prostate surgery which is either suprapubic or retropubic open prostatectomy.
A PSA test level greater than 2.5 ng/ml is considered abnormal in males in their forties and fifties. The median PSA level at this age ranges from 0.6 to 0.7 ng/mL. For males above 60 years of age, a PSA level more than 4.0 ng/ml is deemed abnormal. The usual PSA level is anywhere from 1.0 to 1.5 ng/mL.

Acute bacterial prostatitis is frequently caused by a rapid bacterial infection.

Prostate gland surgery takes about 2 hours to complete.

The risks of radical prostatectomy include bleeding. Urinary incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control.

Some men get instant bladder control after surgery. However, for most guys, recovering control of their pee is slow and might take weeks or months.

ESWL FAQs

ESWL can be used to break stones up to 20mm. Stone larger than 20mm can be fragmented depending on the type of stone, the location of the stone, the technology of the machine as well as the skill of the Urologist.

The success rates of ESWL mainly depend upon the size, location and hardness of the stone. Other factors which reduce the success rates are elderly patients, obese patients, and Anatomical variations like narrow ureters. The general success rate for ESWL is roughly 80%-90%. The latest technology can take the success rate up to 94%.
NO, hospitalisation is not required.

YES, children can undergo ESWL procedure, under general anesthesia.

Yes, kidney stones can reoccur. It depends on diet, lifestyle and your family history of kidney stones.

It can start on the same day or take up to 15 days. It all depends on how well you follow the post-procedure care.
If you find stones, bring them to your doctor for analysis. The type of stone will determine your diet and prevention programs.

ESWL can treat stones less than 20 mm in the Kidneys, Upper Ureter and Terminal Ureter (VUJ).

ESWL procedure is not painful as it does not require anesthesia in adults. Few patients may experience some discomfort or mild pain during the procedure. However, in children, the procedure is done under general anesthesia.

The stone fails to expel in about 10% of the patients. A soft tube will be inserted into the kidney from the bladder through an endoscope to dilate the ureter so that the stone fragments can pass through urine. This procedure is called Double ‘J’ stenting.
It takes about three days to two weeks for the stone fragments to pass through urine.
Insurance does cover ESWL treatment. However, it is not a cashless treatment.
Patients may notice blood in the urine, which usually resolves within a day. Most of the patients experience abdominal pain when the fragments are moving down.
ESWL is the safest and least invasive treatment for kidney and ureteral stones. Standard guidelines recommend ESWL as the first line of treatment for kidney stones.

Ureteroscopy FAQs

Ureteroscopy is performed to remove kidney stones in the ureter, closest to the urinary bladder. Kidney stones in the kidneys are removed using extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) which is the most preferred treatment.
You need 5 to 7 days of rest after a ureteroscopy, to perform daily chores. However, some patients can experience tiredness and discomfort with a ureteral stent in the bladder.
Alcohol, spicy foods, and caffeine drinks may cause irritation or frequency of urination; hence it should be avoided or consumed in moderation. However, lots of water is required to be consumed.
You can resume your regular food and light activities 5 days after surgery. Avoid driving when taking narcotic pain relievers. For several days, avoid lifting large things weighing more than 5 kg and engaging in hard physical activities.
The success rate depends on the number of kidney stones and its location. The success rate of stone removal using ureteroscopy is around 90%.
It can start on the same day or take up to 15 days. It all depends on how well you follow the post-procedure care.
The stent is used to prevent ureteral obstruction as stone fragments pass down the ureter, hence it is widely recommended to use a stent.
The burning feeling lasts for several hours when you urinate. However, this burning sensation should generally fade within a day. Drinking lots of water will assist in relieving the burning sensation. There might be a tiny amount of blood in the urine for up to 3 days.
Find a comfortable position to sleep. The medication prescribed to you will relieve you of pain. Avoid excessive fluids and exercise before going to bed. A diet rich in fiber is most recommended.
The night before surgery, no eating or drinking is permitted. In addition, your urologist may temporarily prohibit you from taking some medications, such as aspirin or blood thinners. It is vital that you notify your urologist of all of your prescriptions.
A few patients do have difficulty starting their urine stream after the procedure. This is called “urinary retention” and can be a problem if it lasts for longer than 8 hours after your procedure.
Food rich in fiber is the best to consume after a kidney stone surgery. Avoid food rich in calcium, sodium and oxalate for at least two months. Avoid green leafy vegetables like spinach, mustard, and beet greens. Avoid vegetables like Cabbage, cauliflower and tomatoes. Fruits such as bananas, mangoes, apricots, and grapes should not be consumed. Nuts such as almonds, cashews, alcoholic and caffeinated beverages should be avoided as much as possible. Drink plenty of alkaline water every day.
Yes, you can climb stairs after the procedure. However, it is recommended to climb slowly and not too many stairs. It is always advisable to avoid strenuous activities for up to 15 days.

Laser Surgery For BPH FAQs

Laser treatment eliminates or decreases excess prostate tissue, which eases BPH-related urinary problems.

During the operation, a laser is passed into the urethra to target and destroy prostate tissue. Common procedures include Thulium, Holmium, and Green light laser enucleation of the prostate (ThuFLEP).

Yes, studies have shown that Thulium fiber laser treatment can significantly reduce symptoms, increase urine flow, and improve quality of life for many individuals faster.

You can resume your regular food and light activities 5 days after surgery. Avoid driving when taking narcotic pain relievers. For several days, avoid lifting large things weighing more than 5 kg and engaging in hard physical activities.
In comparison to traditional surgery such as TURP, laser treatment is minimally invasive, with less bleeding, fewer hospital days, along with quicker recovery times.
Urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and urinary tract infections are all potential negative effects, but the risks are generally smaller than those associated with standard surgery.
The procedure normally takes between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the technique employed and the size of the prostate.
Most patients can return home the same day and resume normal activities within a few days, but full recovery can take a few weeks.
Patients with moderate to severe BPH symptoms, particularly those who do not react to treatment, may be suitable candidates. A comprehensive evaluation by a urologist is required.
Many patients find long-term remission from their symptoms, often for several years, while others may require more treatments in the future.
Coverage varies according to insurance plan. Verify with your insurance provider to see if laser BPH treatment is covered.
At first, you may feel some discomfort, urinate frequently, or have blood in your urine. Following your doctor’s recommendations can help you manage these symptoms.
In general, patients can resume normal activities, although staying hydrated and avoiding irritants (such as caffeine and alcohol) may aid with recovery and symptom management.

Common lasers include:

  • Holmium Laser: Effective for larger prostates, used in HoLEP.
  • Thulium Laser: Effective for small and larger prostates, used in ThuFLEP with quicker recovery time.
  • GreenLight Laser: Ideal for moderate-sized prostates and typically has quicker recovery.

The procedure is done under either local or general anaesthesia. A cystoscope, a tiny tube containing a camera, is inserted into the urethra to direct the laser to the prostate.

Most patients will have a catheter implanted following surgery to help drain pee for a few days while the bladder heals.

Your doctor may recommend:

  • Avoiding blood thinners a week before surgery.
  • Arranging for someone to drive you home post-procedure.

Many patients can return to work within a few days, depending on their recuperation time and the nature of their profession.

While complications are rare but they can include:

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Urinary retention
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Bleeding or infection

Laser treatment when compared to traditional surgical methods like TUR-P is more effective with fewer complications and shorter recovery times reported.

Discuss this with your doctor. Many patients may be able to discontinue or reduce drugs following laser treatment, but individual recommendations will vary.

Most patients experience significant improvements in symptoms such as:

  • Difficulty urinating
  • Frequent urination
  • Urgency
  • Weak urine stream
The effects of anesthesia can vary. Local anesthesia typically wears off within a few hours, while general anesthesia may take longer.
Additional visits are usually scheduled within a few weeks to monitor progress, evaluate urine function, and address any issues.
Yes, if symptoms recur after a period, additional treatments, including repeat laser therapy, may be an option.
Patients are typically recommended to avoid heavy lifting, intense exercise, and sexual activity for a few weeks following surgery.
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