Doctors from Karelia have mastered an advanced technique for removing kidney stones under the guidance of a St. Petersburg specialist

At the site of the Republican Hospital named after V. A. Baranov, a specialized master class dedicated to percutaneous nephrolithotripsy was held. Secrets of skill with Karelian doctors shared Candidate of Medical Sciences Dmitry Gorelov, who heads the profile department at the I.P. Pavlov PSPSMU.

Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is a modern way of dealing with volumetric stones in the kidneys. Instead of abdominal incisions, the surgeon makes a micropuncture in the lumbar region. Through it, endoscopic equipment is introduced, and a laser beam crushes the stone into fragments, which are then removed. The peculiarity of the method, demonstrated at the master class, is to perform the operation "on the back". This gives the doctor the ability to monitor the condition of the entire urinary system in real time.

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Within the practical block, the expert conducted two demonstration operations. Dmitry Gorelov also gave a lecture on the use of innovative equipment in the treatment of urolithiasis.

According to representatives of the hospital, this technique is considered one of the most difficult in urology and requires the surgeon jewelry accuracy. The high assessment given by the St. Petersburg guest to the work of Karelian colleagues confirms the professionalism of the local team. The development of this technique will significantly improve the quality of medical care in the country.