RIRS procedure [Kidny Stone]

RIRS, or Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery, is a minimally invasive procedure used in the treatment of certain kidney stones. During the procedure, a flexible endoscopic instrument is passed through the natural urinary tract to reach the kidney, allowing the stone to be visualized and treated without making a surgical incision.

This video provides an educational overview of the RIRS procedure for kidney stones, including how the kidney is accessed, how stones can be fragmented using laser technology, and how stone fragments may be removed or allowed to pass naturally. RIRS can be considered depending on factors such as kidney stone size, location, anatomy, previous treatments, and the patient’s overall condition.

Understanding kidney stone treatment options such as RIRS, flexible ureteroscopy, laser stone fragmentation, and other minimally invasive techniques can help patients better understand how modern urological procedures are planned. The most appropriate treatment method is determined individually according to the characteristics of the kidney stone and clinical evaluation.

Prof. Dr. Sahir Kılıç’s website also features educational content about kidney stones, RIRS, flexible ureteroscopy, urinary stone disease, and urological treatment methods.