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Dr. Shuo-Chieh Wu, MD is an urologic oncologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in urologic oncology. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Shuo-Chieh Wu, MD is affiliated with MidState Medical Center, Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), Atrium Health, Hartford Healthcare, THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, The Hospital of Central Connecticut Integrated Care Partners and Hartford HealthCare Medical Group.
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Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.
Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.
The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:
People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.
There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.
Dr. Shuo-Chieh Wu, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He completed residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Shuo-Chieh Wu, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shuo-Chieh Wu, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, CIGNA Medicare, Humana ChoiceCare Network, Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, Humana Medicare Advantage, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Employers Health Network, Medicare, Medicaid, Coventry, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Prime Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), MedCost, UnitedHealthcare, Molina Healthcare, Healthgram, CarePartners of Connecticut, Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Blue Essentials, QuikTrip Corporation, Inc. and Health New England.
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Dr. Shuo-Chieh Wu is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and MidState Medical Center. After completing medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Dr. Wu performed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and Humana ChoiceCare Network appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Wu takes. Dr. Wu has an open panel in Plainville, CT according to Hartford Healthcare.
