Life-Saving Kidney Stone Removal for 11 Months Boy at Medicover Hospital, Kakinada

Case Overview

An 11-month-old boy from Kakinada, suffering from severe fever, abdominal pain, and difficulty urinating for several months, was brought to Medicover Hospital after multiple hospitals failed to diagnose or treat him effectively.

Diagnosis and Treatment Procedure

Renowned urologists Dr. Kalyan Babu and Dr. Manikanta conducted thorough medical tests and diagnosed the boy with kidney stones, an extremely rare condition in such young children.

The medical team performed a groundbreaking Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), a minimally invasive procedure that involves using a ureteroscope and a holmium laser to remove kidney stones without any incisions, stitches, or bleeding. The procedure allowed for precise removal of even the smallest stones.

Anesthesia and Precautions

Given the boy’s young age, Dr. Kishore, the anesthesiologist, took extra precautions to ensure safe anaesthesia administration, acknowledging the complexity of the procedure for such a young patient.

Recovery and Outcome

The surgery was a success, and after three days of careful observation, the boy was discharged in good health. His parents were relieved after finally receiving the treatment their child needed.

Mr. Subhakar Rao, Head of Medicover Hospitals Kakinada Center, expressed pride in the team’s achievement, highlighting the hospital's state-of-the-art facilities and the skilled expertise of its doctors. He emphasised Medicover’s commitment to providing cutting-edge healthcare solutions, especially for rare and complex cases.