Appreciation for innovation in the field of therapy for stones in kidney, gall bladder, urethra or bladder is often passing.
Amitabh Kumar Sinha, former urologist of Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Patna, spoke to The Pioneer about his speciality, endo-urology and laparoscopic surgery.
Why is pain due to stone most agonising in summersIJ
People do everything to beat the heat in summer but forget to increase intake of water and this aggravates the problem in summer.
Can you tell us about new techniques to tackle stonesIJ
Technology has really advanced and patients are taking advantage of it. laser therapy, for instance, requires skill and precision but eases the troubles of patients to a great extent.
Tell us about some case which was complicated
I had a case from Jharkhand where a pasrt of a stone, which we had broken down into pieces, migrated to the kidney. The operation had to be extended a couple of hours for its removal from there.
How do you manage your patientsIJ
I belong to my patients. I am for them. My father-in-law, Dr SS Ambasta, was a renowned name in the field of urosurgery and remains an inspiration for me.
There are several home remedies, like kurthi ki daal, advocated for stones. Also, tomato and saag are said to promote stone growth. Does it helpIJ
I too have heard of this home recipe. But my one liner is to drink lots of water. Take water in any form, juice or lassi, but do drink water.