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What is laser lithotripsy?

Laser Lithotripsy is the procedure used to eliminate the kidney stones from the urinary tract -kidney, ureter, bladder or urethra. The success rate of this procedure is based on the stone density, composition, size or location.

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What are the reasons for the procedure?

Kidney stones can be trapped anyplace in the urinary tract, including the kidney and the ureter. The ureter is a tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder. If a stone is stuck in the ureter it can lead to a blockage and the back-up of urine into the kidney. They can likewise be very painful and can become infected.

Laser lithotripsy is utilized to break apart the kidney stone so it can go through the ureter. The pieces will either be eliminated by the surgeon utilizing a special basket or left in place where they will move from the ureter to the bladder, then, at that point, out of the body with the urine.

Laser lithotripsy might be chosen if other non-surgical treatments have failed or if kidney stones are:

  1. Too large to pass
  2. Irregular in shape
  3. Causing bleeding or damage encompassing tissue

Laser lithotripsy in Vijayawada utilizes the laser to break the kidney stones into smaller pieces in the kidney, gallbladder or ureters. This procedure may last in between 30 minutes to 2 hours. There might be burning feeling for several hours when you urinate. There may be urge to go for urine even if you dont want to.

What are the 2 types of lithotripsy?

  1. Extracorporeal shock
  2. Laser lithotripsy

Both the procedures can aid in eliminate the stones effectively and quickly.

Kidney stones laser treatment in AP recommended by doctor at kidney stones removal hospitals in Vijayawada depends on the range of factors, type pf stone the individual has and his overall health.

What to expect

Once in the procedure, the specialist will place an intravenous line in the individual's arm to administer anesthetics and give pain meds.

For ESWL, the individual will lie on the table with the lithotripter positioned to target the location of the stones.

The specialist will pass a water-filled cushion between the body and the lithotripter to lead the shock waves properly. The shock waves are not painful.

The specialist may likewise put a stent in the ureter to assist the broken stones pass.

For FURSL, a specialist will insert a ureteroscope into the bladder and up into the ureter and kidney if necessary. They will then utilize a laser to break down any stones they see.

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