Lahore General Hospital (LGH) will soon offer Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), a minimally invasive method to treat kidney stones without any external cuts. This step forward came during a recent training workshop at the hospital, where officials highlighted how the technique uses laser tools to break and remove stones through natural body passages.
Principal announces new service
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College and head of Postgraduate Medical Institute at LGH, shared the news at the event. He explained that doctors insert a thin, flexible scope through the urethra and bladder to reach the kidney. Once there, a laser breaks the stones into tiny pieces that either pass out in urine or are pulled out with small tools.
Patients benefit from much shorter hospital stays. Most can go home within a day after the procedure, compared to longer recovery times with traditional surgery. Prof. Afzal stressed that LGH continues to bring in newer methods to make treatment safer and more comfortable for people in Punjab.
Training workshop builds skills
The Urology Department at LGH arranged the one-day session, led by Associate Professor Dr. Kamran Zaidi. Urologists from different parts of the country joined for hands-on practice with modern endoscopic gear and laser systems. Senior experts guided the participants step by step.
Attendees described the workshop as a key moment for government hospitals. It equips more doctors to handle complex kidney stone cases using less invasive options. Such training helps expand access to quality urology care in public facilities.
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Broader upgrades at the hospital
LGH officials noted ongoing work to improve equipment and introduce updated treatments in various departments. Kidney stones affect many people, often causing severe pain, nausea, and urinary issues. Options like RIRS reduce risks linked to open surgery, such as large scars, heavy bleeding, or extended bed rest.
This development aligns with efforts across Pakistan to make advanced stone removal more available in public sector settings.
