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: -For certain kidney stones-depending on size and location-your doctor may recommend a procedure called extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). ESWL uses sound waves to create strong vibrations (shock waves) that break the stones into tiny pieces that can be passed in your urine.

Detailed explanation-3: -Healthcare providers use shock wave lithotripsy to treat kidney stones. It works best for smaller stones inside the kidney or ureter (urine tube). The procedure uses high-energy shock waves to break up stones. Stone fragments pass through the urinary tract into your bladder after which you can urinate them out.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses shock waves to break up stones in the kidney and parts of the ureter (tube that carries urine from your kidneys to your bladder). After the procedure, the tiny pieces of stones pass out of your body in your urine.

Detailed explanation-5: -Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) Percutaneous Lithotripsy (PCNL) is the best treatment for large stones in the kidney. General anesthesia is needed to do a PCNL.