AHMEDABAD: The kidney stones, generally observed in mid-ages due to accumulation of calcium, are now observed even at younger age. The primary reason for the phenomenon is obesity and lifestyle changes, said experts on the inaugural day of three-day ‘5th advancements in Endourology 2022’ that started in city on Friday.
Dr Kandarp Parikh, organizing chairman of the event, said that the primary reason for the conference is to bring together experts from various countries including France, Turkey, Switzerland, etc. on a platform to discuss latest technology, pros and cons and case studies. “In the past few years, we have witness strides in fields of minimal access surgeries, RIRS (flexible uteroscopy), bipolar TURP, HOLEP, etc. - many of which are now used extensively in India. Earlier cost was deterrent, but now the difference is not huge,” he said.Organizers added that summer is often considered season of stones due to dehydration.
