The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road, SW1W 8RH London
Ureterorenoscopy
Kidney stone removal. This procedure uses a pencil-thin, flexible telescope (ureterorenoscope) to find and break up kidney stones
About kidney stones
Most stones develop in the kidneys. They then travel down your body's ureter (urine drainage tube) and into the bladder, before exiting your body.
If kidney stones grow too big, they can get stuck in the ureter, which can be painful and stop you from urinating. If this happens, we can carry out a ureterorenoscopy.
Need to know
We use a flexible, pencil-thin telescope called a ureterorenoscope to find these stones and break them up, making them easier to pass naturally or remove. Your consultant will put a ureterorenoscope up your ureter and into the kidney. Using a monitor, they'll look into the scope to find the stones. Once they've done this, they'll direct a laser at the stones to break them up into smaller pieces. This will make them easier to remove or pass. The entire procedure will be carried out under general anaesthetic, which means you'll be asleep.
Your consultant will explain the ureterorenoscopy to you and answer any questions you might have. Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
You should drink plenty of fluids for the first 24 to 48 hours after your test to help reduce the risk of urine infection. Your consultant will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including work or exercise.
Our Ureterorenoscopy locations
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place NW8 9LE London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London