Urolithiasis Treatment in Menscape Clinic

Urolithiasis treatment at Menscape Clinic in Bangkok, Thailand, involves a variety of non-invasive and surgical options to remove kidney and ureteric stones. Consultations for stone evaluation at this men-only private clinic typically cost around $40. The facility is licensed by the Thai Ministry of Public Health and follows hospital-level sterilization protocols to help patients manage urinary health.

Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak, a board-certified urologist with over 5 years of experience, leads the stone care team. Trained at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak specializes in selecting the most effective strategy based on stone size, density, and location. The clinic provides international patient support, including airport transfers and WhatsApp follow-up after treatment.

Diagnostics for kidney stones

The diagnostic process starts with a specialized evaluation to determine the stone's characteristics. Patients receive a clear plan to relieve pain and prevent kidney complications. Available diagnostics include:

• Urology consultation. This includes a physical examination and symptom review for around $40.
• Imaging studies. The clinic uses ultrasound and CT urograms to locate stones and measure their density.
• Laboratory tests. Urine analysis and kidney function tests check for infection or signs of renal stress.

Non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments

Menscape Clinic offers several methods to break down or remove stones without traditional open surgery. The choice of procedure depends on whether the stone is hard or large.

• ESWL (Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy). This non-invasive method uses shockwaves to fragment stones into small pieces. It requires no incisions.
• URS and RIRS. These endoscopic procedures use a flexible ureteroscope. A holmium laser "dusts" the stones into fine particles. This is effective for hard stones and cases where ESWL was not successful.
• Stent removal. If a Double-J stent is used during laser treatment, it is removed in a quick 5–10 minute clinic procedure after 1–2 weeks.

Surgical options for large stones

For stones larger than 2 cm or complex staghorn calculi, the clinic provides advanced percutaneous methods. These techniques focus on smaller entry points to shorten recovery times.

• PCNL (Percutaneous nephrolithotomy). The surgeon makes a single 5–10 mm puncture in the flank to access and remove the stone. The clinic offers standard, mini, and micro-PCNL variants.
• Combined procedures. For stones in multiple positions, Dr. Noppon Arunkajohnsak may perform PCNL and retrograde URS in a single anesthesia session.
• Recovery and stay. PCNL typically requires 2–3 nights in the hospital. Patients can return to light activity in 7–10 days, with full recovery taking about 3–4 weeks.

If you are experiencing symptoms of kidney stones, you can request a consultation at Menscape Clinic through Bookimed.