Formation of stones in your kidneys, liver and gallbladder hamper the functioning of these organs. These stones are solid masses of different shapes and sizes that can accumulate at different parts of these organs, causing damage. Lithotripsy is a surgical method used to eliminate such stones from the body.
Small kidney stones developed in your kidneys can pass through when you urinate. Larger and sharp kidney stones, on the other hand, are difficult to pass through.
A lithotripsy surgery is essential when people with kidney stone problem experience:
If your doctor diagnoses kidney stone problem in your body, he/she will try primary treatments to eliminate kidney stones. When these primary methods do not work, lithotripsy surgery is the optimal solution to fix kidney stone problems.
Before lithotripsy is performed, let your doctor know:
Lithotripsy surgery can be classified into sub-categories based on the methods used. These sub-categories are:
Do not eat or drink anything for around six hours before the surgery. Your doctor will check your vitals before the surgery. Your eligibility for lithotripsy depends on whether your heart rate and sugar levels are normal.
Lithotripsy procedure requires about 45 minutes for execution. After the surgery, you are asked to rest for at least two hours. Your urologist will educate you on what measures you should follow for recovery. Apart from those measures, drink minimum 8 glasses of water daily. Do not forget to take your medicines on time.