Ureteroscopy with Thulium Laser Lithotripsy, Stent Placement & Vacuum Aspiration
A state-of-the-art, painless treatment for kidney and ureteral stones up to 3 cm — performed in our Ambulatory Surgery Centers with general anesthesia, no incisions, and same or next-day surgery availability.
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What is Ureteroscopy with Thulium Laser Lithotripsy?
Ureteroscopy with thulium laser lithotripsy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows us to treat stones up to 3 cm located in the kidney or ureter without any surgical incisions. A small flexible scope is passed through the urinary tract to directly visualize the stone. Our advanced thulium laser technology precisely fragments the stone, and our integrated vacuum aspiration system removes the debris, leaving the kidney clean.
Why Choose Our Approach?
- No pain — procedure is performed under general anesthesia.
- Fast recovery — most patients go home the same day.
- Clean removal — vacuum aspiration ensures minimal residual fragments.
- High precision — thulium laser minimizes trauma to surrounding tissue.
- Same-day or next-day scheduling available.
- In-network with most major insurance plans.
Step-by-Step Process
- General anesthesia for complete comfort.
- Insertion of a flexible ureteroscope through the urethra to access the stone.
- Fragmentation of the stone using the thulium laser.
- Vacuum aspiration to remove all debris.
- Placement of a temporary ureteral stent to aid healing and drainage.
Procedure Time & Recovery
The entire procedure typically takes 1–2 hours. Patients usually return to normal activities within a few days. The ureteral stent remains in place for 5–10 days and is removed during a quick, comfortable follow-up visit.
Why Advanced Urology?
- Leading-edge thulium laser and vacuum aspiration technology.
- State-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Centers for comfort and safety.
- Experienced, high-volume stone surgeons.
- Fast access to surgery — often same day or next day.
- Compassionate, personalized care from consultation to recovery.