Tiny Fighter: Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran Helps 5-Month-Old Recover afterInnovative Stone Removal

Hyderabad, April 2024 – In a remarkable display of medical innovation, Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran, a Pediatric Urologist, successfully performed a no-scalpel cystolithotripsy procedure on a 5-month-old girl, removing a bladder stone without surgical incisions. The infant, from a farmer’s family in Nakarakal Mandal, Nalgonda district, Telangana, benefitted from this minimally invasive technique that uses advanced laser technology to break down the stone into tiny particles, which are then naturally passed through urination, reducing discomfort and speeding up recovery. The baby presented with symptoms of passing small stones during urination and frequent fever episodes. An ultrasound revealed an 8 mm stone in her bladder and mild bladder wall thickening (cystitis), while her kidneys remained normal. After careful evaluation, Dr. Karunakaran and…

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Kidney Stones in Children A Challenge for Early Diagnosis

Author: Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran, Consultant Pediatric UrologistA recent article published in the Times of India highlights the challenges of diagnosing kidney stones in children due to the subtlety of their symptoms compared to those typically observed in adults. Dr. Prabhu Karunakaran, a Consultant Pediatric Urologist, sheds light on the often vague and less severe symptoms that can lead to delays in treatment for young patients.While adults commonly experience sharp pain in the lower back or abdomen when suffering from kidney stones, children may not display such obvious signs. Instead, their symptoms can be easily mistaken for other conditions, complicating early diagnosis. Children may report mild to moderate stomach pain, which can easily be confused with other ailments. Nausea and vomiting…

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