Most urinary stones (also known as urolithiasis) form due to changes in the natural balance of minerals and water in the urine.
The stones consist of salts and minerals that crystallize and bind together, forming deposits. If large enough, they can get trapped in the urinary tract and cause problems.
We have the best tools to find and eliminate stones. Our most advanced treatments have incredible precision, resulting in better stone removal.
We know that kidney stones are painful, which is why we offer quick and safe solutions.
Common symptoms caused by stones:
- Severe pain in the sides and lower back, which can sometimes radiate to the lower abdomen and groin area. Usually starts suddenly and comes in waves, known as colic pain.
- Dull pain. Some patients with stones may experience low-intensity pain in the lower back that comes and goes over time.
- Pain or spasms when urinating. Stones formed in the bladder often cause pain or spasms when urinating.
- Pink, red, or brown urine. It's common for stones to cause bleeding in the urine; depending on the intensity of the bleeding, the urine can be stained pink, red, or brown.
- Cloudy or foul-smelling urine. Stones often lead to urinary tract infections, which can result in cloudy or bad-smelling urine.
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Causes of Stone Formation
The most common cause of urinary stones is an imbalance in the composition of the urine. This can be due to:
- Insufficient fluid intake
- A diet high in protein (or sodium)
- Not enough citrate production (genetic)
- Existing conditions like metabolic syndrome, obesity, diabetes, and gout.
- A regulatory disorder of the parathyroid glands
Advanced Treatment
Laser Ureteroscopy
An endoscopic technique, meaning no wounds or incisions are made, allows access to the urinary tract where the stone is lodged using equipment with a miniature camera. Once the stone is located, a laser is used to fragment or pulverize it. This technique is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning you won't need to be hospitalized.
Laser ureteroscopy is a technique that relies on the most advanced technology to achieve incredible results, safely and with little discomfort for the patient.
NLPC
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the gold standard for solving problems of very large kidney stones or those occupying the entire kidney.
This technique achieves access to the kidney through the back. Using a special needle, a tract is made to allow an endoscope into the kidney, where the stone is located, to then fragment and extract the fragments.
Specialist Doctors
Meet our medical team, who will be happy to assist you
Dr Habid Becerra
Urology / Endourology
Dr. Habid Becerra specialized in general surgery and later in urology, served as chief resident, and graduated with honors. He is certified by the Mexican National Urology Council and belongs to national and international urological societies. He has continued his training with a postgraduate diploma in pelvic floor surgery from the University of Valparaíso, followed by a Fellowship in Endourology at the University of Durango.
He has been invited to contribute as co-author to chapters of the books "Urologist Evaluation" (Manual Moderno 2018) and "Prostate Cancer" (Intech Open 2018), as well as articles and case reports in scientific journals. He collaborates with US Sonablate as a tutor for the Asia/Pacific region to guide other urologists in cases of prostatic ablation with ultrasound. He currently serves as head of the endourology department of the Urovallarta urological group.
DR. CARLOS GARCÍA
Urology
Endourology
DR.
Urology
Endourology
DR. JOSÉ RIVAPALACIO
Urology
Endourology
DR. FELIPE MARTÍNEZ
Urology
Endourology
3 STEPS TO RESOLVE YOUR KIDNEY STONE PROBLEMS
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Our goal is to provide you with quick and high-quality care to establish a specific plan from the first moment to solve your problem.
TESTING
It's usually necessary to perform tests to obtain an accurate and precise diagnosis. We have access to digital imaging technology to visualize the kidney.
SOLUTIONS
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Puerto Vallarta Urological Center is the most complete and advanced specialized clinic in Mexico for treatments and care of the urinary tract for men and women of all ages.
In addition to having one of the best medical teams, Uro Vallarta has infrastructure in facilities and technology, which rank it as the most advanced urological care center in the country. Our facilities are designed to provide each patient with comfort, service, quality, and trust. We have offices, examination rooms, and areas for outpatient procedures and recovery fully equipped with unique tools and technology, all in one place.