Dr. Christopher Sherman, a board-certified urologist at Advanced Urology Institute, discusses kidney stones and their treatment options.



Kidney stones are calcifications that form in the kidney and can vary in size. When these stones pass into the ureter, they can potentially block the kidney causing pain. If the stone is of a particular size, it may become stuck and require surgical intervention for removal. However, smaller stones can sometimes be passed naturally with the aid of medication.


In cases where the stone is too large to pass naturally, we utilize a procedure known as shockwave lithotripsy. This non-invasive technique breaks up the stone from outside the body, allowing it to pass on its own. If this method proves ineffective or unsuitable, an alternative approach involves using a camera and laser to fragment the stone into smaller pieces for direct removal.


At Advanced Urology Institute, we strive to provide comprehensive care for patients experiencing kidney stones. Our expert urologists, including Dr. Christopher Sherman, are equipped with the necessary expertise and advanced techniques to effectively diagnose and treat this condition.


Gain valuable insights about kidney stones and their treatment options by watching this informative video from Advanced Urology Institute. Don't let kidney stones hinder your wellbeing – trust our experienced team to provide the best possible care.


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Transcription:
Hello, my name is Dr. Christopher Sherman. I'm a board-certified urologist here at Advanced Urology Institute. Well, kidney stones, they're small or can be large calcifications that develop in the kidney. And what happens is they pass into the ureter and can block the kidney. And that's when people would have pain, typically. If it's a certain size, the stone may get stuck and may cause a lot of pain. And sometimes we have to do surgical procedures to remove them. Sometimes if they're small enough, people can pass them on their own. So based on the size of the stone, sometimes people can pass them on their own with the help of some different medications. If they're too large, sometimes we can break it up from the outside using something called shockwave lithotripsy, which breaks up the stone and lets it pass on its own. If that is not possible or is not effective, then we can go up with a camera and laser the stone into small pieces and pull them out directly.


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