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Ureteric Stone Surgery in South Delhi

Laser surgery for ureteric stones at THE CLINICS, South Delhi

Laser removal of stones stuck in the ureter (the tube from the kidney to the bladder) at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas. Ureteroscopy (URS) and RIRS are done through the natural urine passage under general anaesthesia, with no external incision. Most people are back to normal routine after about 48 hours.

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Ureteric stone treatment at THE CLINICS: at a glance

  • Laser ureteroscopy (URS) or RIRS through the natural passage, with no external incision

  • General anaesthesia, at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas

  • A DJ stent is usually placed and removed after about 3 weeks

  • Normal routine usually after about 48 hours

  • Share your CT or ultrasound report on WhatsApp for a review before your visit

  • Cost is an estimate after examination. Insurance and TPA support where the policy covers it.

What is a Ureteric Stone?

A ureteric stone is a kidney stone that has moved down into the ureter, the narrow tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Because the ureter is narrow, a stone can get stuck and block the flow of urine. This causes the sharp, wave-like pain called renal colic.

Small stones often pass on their own with medicines and fluids. Larger stones, or stones that stay stuck, may need removal to protect the kidney.

Symptoms of a Ureteric Stone

  • Sudden, severe pain in the side or back that spreads to the lower abdomen or groin

  • Pain that comes in waves, often with restlessness

  • Nausea and vomiting

  • Blood in the urine (pink, red or brown)

  • Burning, or a frequent urge to pass urine

  • Fever and chills, which can mean infection behind the stone

When to Seek Urgent Help

Stone pain with fever or chills can mean a blocked, infected kidney, which needs urgent treatment. So does pain that medicines do not control, or being unable to pass urine.

Safety: THE CLINICS has no emergency department. In an emergency go to the nearest hospital or call 112.

Who Needs Ureteric Stone Surgery?

THE CLINICS urologist advises after reviewing your scan. As a general guide, surgery is considered when:

  • The stone is too large to pass on its own, often above about 5 mm

  • A smaller stone has not passed after a trial of medicines

  • Pain keeps coming back or is hard to control

  • The kidney is blocked or swollen (hydronephrosis), or there is infection

  • There are stones on both sides, or only one working kidney

How Ureteric Stone Surgery is Done

All stone surgery is done at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas, under general anaesthesia.

URS: Ureteroscopy with laser

A thin scope is passed through the urethra and bladder into the ureter to reach the stone. A laser breaks the stone into small pieces or fine dust, which are removed or passed naturally. There is no external incision.

RIRS: Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery

For stones high in the ureter, or a stone that has moved back into the kidney, a flexible scope reaches the kidney through the natural passage, and the laser breaks the stone there.

DJ stent

A soft, thin tube (DJ stent) is usually placed between the kidney and the bladder at the end of surgery. It keeps urine flowing while the ureter heals. The stent is usually removed after about 3 weeks in a short procedure.

Anaesthesia, Hospital Stay and Recovery

  • Anaesthesia: general anaesthesia

  • Hospital stay: same-day or next-day discharge in most cases

  • Normal routine: usually after about 48 hours

  • Stent: usually removed after about 3 weeks

  • Follow-up: a scan to check that the stone has cleared

With a stent in place, some people feel an urge to pass urine more often, mild discomfort in the side when passing urine, or notice a little blood in the urine. This settles after the stent is removed.

Cost and Insurance

Cost is an estimate after examination. Insurance and TPA support where the policy covers it. The estimate depends on the stone's size and position, the procedure needed and the length of stay. Our billing team helps with the paperwork.

Your Care Team

Dr Saurabh Girotra

Consultant Urologist and Andrologist, DMC Reg. No. 10402, more than 18 years of experience. Consults at THE CLINICS MISC Hauz Khas, Mon, Wed and Fri 6–8 pm.

Dr Bipul Agarwal

Urologist, Andrologist and Laparoscopic Kidney Transplant Surgeon, DMC Reg. No. 81020. Consults at THE CLINICS MISC Hauz Khas, Tue, Thu and Sat 6–8 pm.

Where Surgery is Done

Surgery at THE CLINICS MISC, H2, Hauz Khas, opposite Neeli Masjid, New Delhi 110016. OPD Mon–Sat 9 am–9 pm. Round-the-clock nursing care for admitted patients.

THE CLINICS, a unit of SHL Surgeons House Private Limited, is a healthcare and surgical network in South Delhi with centres in Green Park and Hauz Khas. All surgery is performed at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my ureteric stone pass on its own?

Many small stones, usually under about 5 mm, pass on their own with fluids and medicines within a few weeks. Larger stones, stones that do not move, or stones causing infection or a blocked kidney usually need removal. THE CLINICS urologist advises after reviewing your scan.

How is a ureteric stone removed at THE CLINICS?

By laser ureteroscopy (URS), or RIRS for stones high in the ureter, under general anaesthesia at THE CLINICS MISC, Hauz Khas. A thin scope is passed through the natural urine passage and the laser breaks the stone, so there is no external incision.

Why is a stent placed, and when is it removed?

A DJ stent keeps urine flowing from the kidney to the bladder while the ureter heals after the stone is removed. It is usually removed after about 3 weeks in a short procedure.

How soon can I return to normal life?

Most people go home the same day or the next day and return to their normal routine after about 48 hours. Some mild discomfort is common while the stent is in place.

What is the cost of ureteric stone surgery in Delhi?

Cost is an estimate after examination, because it depends on the stone's size and position, the procedure and the length of stay. Insurance and TPA support where the policy covers it. WhatsApp your CT or ultrasound report to +91 9217381353 for a review.

Can I send my scan before visiting?

Yes. WhatsApp your CT or ultrasound report to +91 9217381353 before your visit. THE CLINICS urologist reviews it and suggests a treatment option, which saves time at your consultation.

Consult for Ureteric Stone Treatment at THE CLINICS

Laser ureteric stone surgery in South Delhi, with same-day or next-day discharge in most cases. Share your scan and book a consultation.

Call: Hauz Khas +91 92173 81353 · Green Park +91 84488 30013 · WhatsApp: wa.me/919217381353 · Book online: /book-consultation · OPD: Mon–Sat, 9 am–9 pm

THE CLINICS has no emergency department. In an emergency go to the nearest hospital or call 112.

Content prepared with AI assistance and reviewed by THE CLINICS medical team.

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