Rare feat: City hospital performs kidney stone removal surgery on woman with brittle bone
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
(OI), often referred to as 'brittle bone disease', successfully underwent a complex
kidney stone removal surgery
through a minimally invasive procedure at
Max Super Speciality Hospital
, Lucknow.
The patient, Stuti, was suffering from a rare genetic disorder that makes bones extremely fragile, and even the slightest movement could lead to fractures. Standing just three feet tall, Stuti's condition made conventional surgical methods extremely risky.
The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe pain in her left side and difficulty in urination. Tests revealed multiple kidney stones in her right kidney. Her short stature, brittle bones, and restricted limb movement made standard surgical approaches unsuitable. Additionally, her condition caused bone debris to accumulate in the kidneys, further complicating the case.
Dr. Adittya K Sharma, director, Urology, Max Hospital, said, "Treating a patient who has Osteogenesis Imperfecta requires more care due to fragile bones and spinal deformities. To safely access the kidney, doctors performed
Endoscopic Combined Intrarenal Surgery
(ECIRS), combining flexible ureteroscopy and a small back incision (Supine PCNL). This minimally invasive technique reduced bone pressure and significantly improved procedural safety."
Following the procedure, Stuti was discharged in stable condition. Her recovery was smooth, with doctors monitoring her progress closely.
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