Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery for Renal Stones Treatment in India

Aadya Williams, a 42-year-old graphic designer...

Aadya Williams, a 42-year-old graphic designer and mother of two, had been battling recurrent urinary tract infections for nearly a year. The sharp, intermittent pain in her right flank would strike during busy workdays or while playing with her children, leaving her exhausted and anxious. A CT scan revealed a 1.8 cm calcium oxalate stone lodged in her lower pole calyx of the right kidney, a location difficult to treat with traditional shockwave therapy. Her urologist, Dr. Evans, recommended Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery (RIRS) as the best option to remove the stone completely with minimal invasion and a high success rate. Aadya was terrified of surgery but desperate for relief. The procedure itself, under general anesthesia, was smooth. She woke up with a stent, which caused discomfort and frequent urination for a week, but the debilitating flank pain was gone. After the stent removal, her recovery was swift. The emotional burden lifted; she could finally be fully present for her family and work without the shadow of constant pain. She felt a profound sense of gratitude and regained control over her life.