Does Kidney Stone Surgery Require Hospitalization?

Generally, if a patient has a large kidney stone, they may need to undergo extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, and other treatments. In this case, they may need to stay in the hospital for observation for a period of time, and their physical condition also needs to be observed after surgery.

If the patient's condition is relatively light, they can expel smaller kidney stones by taking drugs such as stone-passing granules and urolithiasis pills under the guidance of a doctor. Generally, hospitalization is not required.

For larger or poorly positioned kidney stones, such as those located in the upper pole or lower pole of the kidney, as well as staghorn kidney stones, when conservative treatment has poor effects, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and take appropriate measures. As these diseases can cause certain damage to the body, they may lead to local pain symptoms, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. When the symptoms are severe, they can be improved through extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy at a regular medical institution, which can promote the expulsion of stones from the body. Alternatively, treatment methods such as flexible ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy can also be chosen to achieve a relieving effect.

In daily life, it is important to drink plenty of water, maintaining a daily water intake of around 3000ml. At the same time, one should pay attention to a light diet, mainly consisting of low-salt and low-fat foods, such as millet porridge and pumpkin porridge. Avoid eating high-calcium foods and vegetables and fruits with high oxalic acid content to prevent worsening of discomfort.