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I have a stone in my bladder, what do I do?

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don74049
don74049

So many post have recounted some bad experiences with the rigid cystoscopy procedure.

I have a stone in my bladder and I might not have a choice about having a cystoscopy to remove the stone.

I would really appreciate learning about experiences with alternatives to a rigid cystoscopy. So far, I only know of ESWL (sound wave therapy) and PCCL (percutaneous cystolitholapaxy).

I am in New York and seeing a urologist at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital who is well respected but who has told me that he would use a laser to break up and remove the stone through rigid cystoscopy. I would like also to know of your good experiences with other urologists in New York City who provide alternative non-invasive therapies.

Thank you so much in advance.

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  • kenneth1955
    kenneth1955 don74049

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    Hey Don

    Is that all he said he will do is remove the stone. They use a laser so they can blast the stone and it can come out with the urine. They use the laser because the laser is better to get rid of it and does not injure adjacent tissue.

    Make sure if you have it that is all you sign for. Most of the doctor want to do Turp procedures because it makes it easier to get the stone out. You do not have to have a Turp to remove the stone

    Take care and be safe....Ken

    • don74049
      don74049 kenneth1955

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      I have had a successful PAE done by an interventional radiologist recommended by this same doctor, so he will definitely not do a TURP.

      I was just concerned by all the negative experiences with the rigid cystoscopy.

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 don74049

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      I have had both. To me there fine. I have a stricture and have a flexible all the time. The rigid you will be out so it should be fine

      Glad you had a good PAE. Take care....Ken

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