Kidneystones are hardened mineral deposits in the Kidney. Changes in the balance of water, salt and minerals in the urine can cause kidneystones to form. Kidneystones may stay in the kidney or travel out through the ureter (the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder). Kidneystones vary in size and may cause little discomfort or more serious pain as they pass out of the body depending on the size of the kidney stones. Large kidneystones, however, may not be able to pass through on their own, and the patient will need surgery. The most common procedures to break up or remove the kidneystones are:
- Ureteroscopy: This procedure is used for kidney stones located in the lower part of the ureter. A very thin telescope (ureteroscope) is passed up the urinary tract to the kidney stone. The kidney stone is then either removed or broken into smaller peaces to allow for easier removal.
- Lithotripsy: This procedure is mostly used to treat kidney stones in the kidney or upper part of the ureter. The most commonly used method is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), where shock waves are used to crush the kidney stone. Other methods are ultrasonic lithotripsy and electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL).
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