Lithotripsy is recommended by doctors when there are large sized kidney stones in the gall bladder and liver. Kidney problems and disorders are on the rise because of unhealthy dietary habits of people these days. Surgeries like lithotripsy and kidney stone removal become a necessity when the body's toxic elimination function reduces.
Lithotripsy is an outpatient procedure and is also known as Extra-corporeal Shock wave Lithotripsy (ESWL); Shock wave lithotripsy; Laser lithotripsy; Percutaneous lithotripsy; Endoscopic lithotripsy; Renal calculi-lithotripsy. It is performed under general anesthesia to reduce discomfort. In some cases, medication is given for preventing infection. When the treatment starts, shock waves are passed to the particular body part having stone formations, for breaking them. A tube is inserted through the bladder, that facilitates draining and collection of urine from the kidney. This ensures that even minutest of stones get eliminated.
Make sure to discuss the following with your doctor before scheduling yourself for lithotriptic procedure:
Post Lithotripsy procedure, following measures should be taken by patient:
Following are the advantages of a lithotriptic procedure: