How to break kidney stones

The methods of kidney stone lithotripsy are as follows: 1. Extracorporeal lithotripsy: it is suitable for single kidney stones with a diameter of 6-25mm, which does not require anesthesia and can be performed on an outpatient basis at relatively low cost. Extracorporeal lithotripsy is less efficient in removing stones, but it is still an option for suitable stones; 2. Ureteral soft microscopic laser lithotripsy: currently a more mainstream lithotripsy method, the operating instrument is placed into the kidney through the natural lumen of the ureter from the bladder opening, and the laser energy is used to break up the stones seen; 3. Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: percutaneous nephrolithotripsy requires a hole in the kidney and a channel from the waist to place the operating The device is placed into the kidney and the stones are broken with the help of laser or pneumatic ballistic energy.