Hyderabad: Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital doctors in Hyderabad removed 206 stones in kidney from the patient. The patient Veeramalla Rama Lakshmaiah (56) belongs to Nalgonda consulted the hospital doctors on April 22^nd.

Patient was suffering from severe pain in the left loin for over six months, which got aggravated due to rising temperatures in summer. He was under certain medication suggested by a local health practitioner that only provided short-term relief. But the pain continued to impact his daily routine and he was unable to perform his tasks efficiently.

Aware Gleneagles Global Hospital, Senior Consultant Urologist, Dr P Naveen Kumar said that initial investigations and ultrasound scan revealed presence of multiple left renal calculi (kidney stones on the left side), and the same was confirmed with CT KUB scan. The patient was counseled and prepped for a keyhole surgery that lasted an hour, during which all calculi were removed 206 in number. Post the procedure, the patient recovered well, and was discharged from the hospital on the second day, he said.

In successfully conducting the procedure, Dr Naveen Kumar was ably supported by Dr. Venu Manne, Consultant Urologist; Dr. Mohan, Anesthesiologist; and other members of nursing and support staff.