ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Lithotripsy treats kidney stones by sending focused ultrasonic energy or shock waves directly to the stone first located with fluoroscopy (a type of X-ray “movie”) or ultrasound (high frequency sound waves). The shock waves break a large stone into smaller stones that will pass through the urinary system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Not all kidney stones can be removed using lithotripsy. The stone may also be removed with: A tube (endoscope) inserted into the kidney through a small surgical cut in the back. A small lighted tube (ureteroscope) inserted through the bladder into ureters.

Detailed explanation-3: -The maximum session number will be 3 session. Patient treated with <2 sessions will be excluded from the analysis. After 1st ESWL session: Urine sample will be obtained 2to 4 hours after the end of the first session (U.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ureteroscopy. At NYU Langone, the most common surgery to treat kidney stones is ureteroscopy with Holmium laser lithotripsy. This procedure is used to break up-and often remove-the stone fragments.

Detailed explanation-5: -How successful is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy? In those patients who are thought to be good candidates for this treatment, about 70 to 90 percent are found to be free of stones within three months of treatment.