Kidney stones may result to pain or complications if not treated properly. In hospitals, the procedure called RIRS may be done as a surgery. Find out more about its price in Philippine hospitals.
Price of RIRS
RIRS procedure price in the Philippine may start from Php 64,000 to Php 80,000 and above. In most cases, the service is available as a specialized procedure related to urology health concerns.
Hospitals with RIRS
Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery can be found in a hospital with special department for urology. You may inquire from any of the hospitals and get a price quote.
Look: Hospital Contact Numbers
- Chinese General Hospital (Manila)
- Capitol Medical Center
- St. Luke’s Medical Center (Quezon City
- Veterans Memorial Medical Center
- Makati Medical Center
- Urology Center of the Philippines
- Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center
Cheap RIRS Option
Government hospitals with special urology departments usually have lower price rates. In any case, you can still get quality service from them. Just make sure to get an appointment since patients are expected to undergo waiting time.
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Health Card
The procedure may not be covered by your existing HMO card. Other diagnostic procedures are covered only within a specific rate. On the other hand, room accommodation, ER, doctor fees and instruments used may be covered as a standard benefit.
What is RIRS
It is a least invasive procedure to look into the status of the kidney and treat any stones.
Preparation
A general anesthesia is usually applied for the procedure. The doctor will provide a set of instructions on how to manage the pain and what to expect during the surgery.
In most cases, it is done as a day surgery. However, some patients may opt to stay overnight for maximum recovery.
References: NHS
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