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BLADDER STONE SURGERY

Bladder Stone Surgery

Return to the freedom of painless and uninterrupted urination

Bladder stones, urine cannot be emptied sufficiently in the bladder or urine stays in the bladder for a long time It occurs when mineral deposits formed as a result of waiting become stones. Usually in men, especially due to underlying causes such as benign prostate enlargement (BPH) is common.

In some cases, small stones can be removed with medication or drinking plenty of fluids, but most of the time surgery the stone must be removed by intervention.

What are the Symptoms of Bladder Stone?

Pain and burning during urination

Frequent need to urinate

Intermittent urine flow that suddenly stops and starts

Blood in the urine

Pain in the lower abdomen

Urinary incontinence or feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

These symptoms may be confused with other urologic diseases. Imaging is necessary for a clear diagnosis.


Diagnosis Process

- Ultrasonography: The presence of stones can be detected in the initial evaluation

- Direct X-ray (CUB radiograph): Calcium-containing stones can be seen

- CT (Computed Tomography): The location, size and status of the stone in the bladder is determined

- Cystoscopy: If necessary, stones can be observed by looking directly into the bladder with a camera

Bladder Stone Surgery Methods

Endoscopic (Closed) Stone Crushing - Cystolitholapaxy

- The bladder is reached by entering through the urinary canal

- Laser, ultrasonic or pneumatic systems break up the stone

- Parts are taken out with special devices

- No incision, usually discharge within 1 day


Open Bladder Stone Surgery

- It is applied in large, multiple stones or stones that cannot be fragmented endoscopically

- The bladder is accessed through a small incision in the lower abdomen

- Stone is extracted directly

- Simultaneous prostate surgery can be performed if necessary


Laparoscopic Method

- Rarely applied, evaluated according to the location and size of the stone

Operation Process


-Duration:30 minutes - 1.5 hours

- Anesthesia: Spinal or general anesthesia

- Hospital stay: Usually the same day for the closed method, 1-2 days for open surgery

- Probe use: 1-3 days

-Recovery time: Return to normal life in 5-10 days

Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism Process Management Suitable for Health Tourism

  • - Remote pre-assessment with ultrasound, CT and urine tests
  • - Determination of the most appropriate surgical method according to stone size and location
  • - Organization of hospitalization, escort and accommodation on the day of the operation
  • - Postoperative catheter follow-up, dressing and discharge procedures
  • - Post-op control and recommendations with remote monitoring system

If you experience pain or difficulty urinating, a bladder stone can seriously affect your quality of life.

You can contact us for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment without delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

If the underlying cause (enlarged prostate, bladder emptying disorder) is not treated, it may recur.

It is therefore important to remove the cause as well as the stone.

Yes. Significant relief is achieved especially when stones that block the flow of urine are removed.

No, it does not. It can also occur in young patients with neurological bladder problems.

The closed method leaves no scar. In open surgery, the incision is small and in the lower abdomen.

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