Batu saluran kemih masih menjadi salah satu penyakit urologi yang sering dijumpai dan angka kasusnya kian meningkat di berbagai negara. Hal tersebut tentunya mengkhawatirkan, terlebih masih banyak yang menganggap sepele batu saluran kemih.
Urology Specialist at Premiere Bintaro Hospital, dr. Teguh Risesa Djufri, Sp.U., FICS, said that many people consider urinary tract stones to be trivial because they are considered to only cause ordinary pain.
"Many people think that urinary tract stones only cause pain," said Dr. Teguh, during a media discussion at RS Premiere Bintaro in Jakarta, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Urinary tract stones are a condition when mineral deposits are formed in the kidneys and urinary tract. This is usually caused by metabolic disorders, lack of fluid intake, certain eating patterns, infections, to genetic factors.
This disease is more common in men than women, especially in the productive age of 40-50 years. The risk also increases in individuals with obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and those living in hot climates.
The symptoms of urinary tract stones are not just ordinary pain. This disorder can cause severe pain in the waist that comes suddenly and can spread to the lower abdomen, groin, to the genitals.
Sufferers can also experience nausea, vomiting, blood in the urine, pain when urinating, to fever if there is an infection. If not handled properly, urinary tract stones can also cause other diseases.
"In fact, if it is not handled properly, stones can cause urinary tract obstruction, severe infections, kidney function disorders, and even increase the risk of chronic kidney disease. Therefore, proper diagnosis and treatment are very important," he explained.
In the treatment of urinary tract stones, it is started with an examination with ultrasonography (USG). If necessary, a follow-up examination is used for CT Scan without contrast (Non-Contrast CT Scan/NCCT).
Current developments in urological technology allow the treatment of urinary tract stones to be carried out more effectively and minimally invasive, so that not all patients have to undergo open surgery.
RS Premiere Bintaro provides various options for therapy according to the size, location, and condition of the patient. Such as Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL/ESWL), which breaks down stones using shock waves from outside the body without incision.
Then there is Ureteroscopy (URS) and Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS), endoscopic procedures using a device inserted through the urinary tract so that the stone can be destroyed using a laser, without making a cut on the skin.
There is also Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and Mini-PCNL, which are used for large or complex kidney stones through a very small incision in the skin.
According to Dr. Teguh, the latest developments in the field of endourology also present the use of Thulium Fibre Laser, a new generation laser technology that provides effective stone destruction results with a shorter action time.
However, Dr. Teguh also reminded that the biggest challenge of urinary tract stones is the high recurrence rate. Therefore, after the urinary tract stone has been successfully treated, the patient needs to undergo an evaluation of the cause and make lifestyle changes.
"Drinking enough water, maintaining ideal body weight, reducing excessive salt consumption, and implementing a balanced diet are simple steps that play a very important role in preventing stones from forming again," concluded Dr. Teguh.
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