Kidney Stone Removal Methods

Kidney stone removal methods include medication, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy and so on. 1. Medication: For stones smaller than 0.6cm with smooth surface, when there is no obstruction in the lower urinary tract, medication can be considered as lithotripsy treatment, such as oral sodium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate and so on. 2. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: It is more suitable for kidney stones with a diameter of less than 2cm, as well as stones in the upper part of the ureter. The main purpose is to use shock wave to break the kidney stone into small pieces, which will be discharged out of the body through urine. 3. Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: direct puncture dilatation in the back, through special minimally invasive lithotripsy, stone extraction tools into the kidney, the stone will be broken and removed. It is suitable for complicated and large-sized kidney stones. In case of kidney stones, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time, follow the doctor’s instructions for further examination, and choose the appropriate method to remove the stones with the help of the doctor.