Kidney & Ureteral Stones
What to Expect Prior to the Procedure
The Surgical Coordinator will arrange for your pre-admission testing. She will review the date and instructions with you.
To assure your safety to undergo the procedure, the following tests need to be performed:
- Physical exam
- EKG (electrocardiogram)
- CBC
- PT / PTT
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Urinalysis
- Urine culture and sensitivity
Preparing for Surgery
- Drink clear fluids for a 24-hour period prior to the date of your surgery (please see attachment 1, Clear Liquid Diet).
- Do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the surgery. Drink 1/2 bottle of Magnesium Citrate, which is a laxative (and can be purchased at your local pharmacy) the evening before your surgery.
- Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil, Alka Seltzer, Vitamin E, Ticlid, Coumadin, Lovenox, Celebrex, Voltaren, Vioxx, Plavix and some other arthritis medications can cause bleeding and should be avoided one week prior to the date of surgery. Please contact your surgeon's office if you are unsure about which medications to stop prior to surgery. Do not stop any medication without contacting the prescribing doctor to get their approval.
