What is Intracorporeal lithotripsy?

What is Intracorporeal lithotripsy?

Intracorporeal lithotripsy to treat urolithiasis means the fragmentation and removal of urinary calculi. These procedures are performed through endoscopes in the urinary tract.

What is pneumatic lithotripsy?

1, 2, 3 Pneumatic lithotripsy uses vibrating mechanical force to break the stone. It may have a lower risk of ureteral perforation when compared with laser lithotripsy, but it is associated with a higher rate of stone pushback into the renal pelvis.

What type of laser is used for lithotripsy?

Two different laser sources are currently used for lithotripsy: the pulsed-dye laser and the holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) laser. The pulsed-dye laser generates an acoustic shock wave that acts like a hammer to fragment the stone.

How is laser lithotripsy done?

A flexible laser fiber is inserted through a scope (camera) placed in the urinary tract via the urethra to break up the stones. The stone fragments are then removed with a small basket or other instruments. The procedure is done without any incisions (cuts).

When can I go back to work after lithotripsy?

Many people can fully resume daily activities within one to two days. Special diets are not required, but drinking plenty of water helps the stone fragments pass. Some pain may occur when the fragments pass, which begins soon after treatment and may last for up to four to eight weeks.

What is ultrasonic lithotripsy?

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.

What are the types of lithotripsy?

The two main types of lithotripsy are extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) and laser lithotripsy. Laser lithotripsy is sometimes known as flexible ureteroscopy and laser lithotripsy (FURSL) because doctors use a tool called a ureteroscope.

How much pain is normal after lithotripsy?

After treatment, you will have blood in your urine and possibly abdominal pain or aching for several days. Other people experience a severe cramping pain as shattered stone fragments make their way out of the body. Oral pain medication and drinking lots of water will help relieve symptoms.

What are the side effects of lithotripsy?

What are the potential risks or complications after shock wave lithotripsy?

• Blockage in the ureter.
• Blood in the urine or bleeding around the kidney.
• Infection.
• Mild discomfort or bruising on the back (near the treated area).
• Painful urination.

How will I feel after lithotripsy?

What is the prep for lithotripsy?

You may eat a regular diet until midnight the night before surgery. After midnight please do not eat or drink anything. If instructed to do so, you may take your prescription medications with a sip of water. Once asleep the shock wave machine will be brought into contact with the skin overlying the stone.

Do they put you to sleep for lithotripsy?

Some people have lithotripsy under local anesthesia, which numbs the area to prevent pain. However, most people have the procedure under general anesthesia, which puts them to sleep during the procedure.