KIMS Hospital Doctors Successfully Remove Kidney Stone from Pregnant Woman in Kurnool
Dr. Manoj Kumar said the patient experienced complete relief from pain and fever following the procedure. A follow-up scan conducted ten days later confirmed that the stone had been entirely cleared. Medical examinations also showed that the foetus remained healthy, with normal cardiac activity and growth parameters.
Kurnool: Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, have successfully performed a complex kidney stone removal procedure on a pregnant woman in her early second trimester, ensuring the safety of both the mother and her unborn child.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe flank pain and fever. According to Dr. Y. Manoj Kumar, Head of the Department of Urology and Senior Consultant Urologist, diagnostic investigations revealed a 16-mm kidney stone lodged in the renal pelvis. Although a ureteric stent had previously been placed at another hospital, the patient continued to experience symptoms and was subsequently referred to KIMS Hospital for further treatment.
After stabilising the patient with intravenous antibiotics, the medical team conducted detailed counselling with the family regarding potential risks, including infection and miscarriage. Following careful evaluation, doctors decided to proceed with definitive treatment.
A Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS) was performed under general anaesthesia, during which the stone was fragmented and completely removed using advanced laser technology.
Dr. Manoj Kumar said the patient experienced complete relief from pain and fever following the procedure. A follow-up scan conducted ten days later confirmed that the stone had been entirely cleared. Medical examinations also showed that the foetus remained healthy, with normal cardiac activity and growth parameters.
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Doctors noted that kidney stones during pregnancy are relatively rare, affecting only 0.03 to 0.5 per cent of pregnancies worldwide. Most such cases are managed conservatively or through temporary drainage procedures. However, definitive stone removal through RIRS at 14 weeks of pregnancy, particularly in the presence of persistent infection, is considered both uncommon and technically challenging.
The procedure was carried out by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Y. Manoj Kumar, with support from Dr. Pruthvi, Junior Consultant Urologist; Dr. Kusuma, Consultant Gynaecologist; and Dr. Indu Priya from the Department of Anaesthesiology.
Hospital authorities said the coordinated efforts of specialists from multiple departments ensured the safety of both the mother and the unborn child throughout the treatment process.
Dr. Manoj Kumar emphasised that successful outcomes in such high-risk cases require meticulous planning, advanced medical technology, and close collaboration among specialists. He added that timely intervention played a crucial role in preventing complications and ensuring a positive outcome.
The successful surgery highlights the expertise of KIMS Hospital’s urology department in managing complex and high-risk medical cases while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
