What are the techniques of lithotripsy for kidney stones

The lithotripsy treatment for kidney stones mainly includes percutaneous nephrolithotomy and ureteral flexible lens lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and so on. 1. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy: mainly for patients with kidney stones over 2 centimeters in diameter, multiple kidney stones, antler shaped kidney stones, etc. It is a surgical method to penetrate the nephroscope into the renal pelvis and kidney calyx for lithotripsy. 2. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy: The ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra with a guidewire, and the outer sheath of the ureteroscopy is placed on the part where the stone is located under the guidance of the guidewire, and then a lasso or forceps is used to take out the stone, and the larger stones can be crushed by laser or ultrasound first, and then be taken out. 3. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL): Kidney stones with a diameter of less than 1.5cm can also be crushed by ESWL. It is recommended that patients consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis of the condition, and then choose the appropriate surgical treatment under the guidance of the doctor.