Surgical intervention may be necessary for larger kidney stones that cannot be managed conservatively. Dr. Slade is proficient in many surgical procedures, including:
- Ureteroscopy, where a small scope is used to remove stones
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), which breaks stones into smaller pieces using shock waves
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a more invasive procedure used for larger stones