Lithotripsy

Kidney Stone Laser Operation or Lithotripsy is the most common procedure used for kidney stone removal. It is a non-surgical technique for treating stones where high energy laser beams are directed towards the stones in the ureter. These laser beams break down the stones into small pieces so that it easily passes in the urine. If large pieces remain, another treatment can be performed. Very large stones cannot be treated through this technique hence the shape and size of the stone matters while performing it. This procedure is effective for stones from 4 mm up to 20mm in diameter.

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