How long does it take to return to normal after laser lithotripsy?

How long it takes to recover after laser lithotripsy depends on the location and size of the stone and its surgical method: i. If the stone is in the urethra or bladder, it can be recovered to normal in 3-5 days after the surgery, and the trauma is relatively minor, and the stone can be expelled from the body soon after the surgery. ii. If the stone is in the ureter, recovery is within 1 month after surgery. However, a stent tube needs to be placed in the body after the surgery, and the stent tube will be removed about 4 weeks after the surgery, and it will be completely restored to the normal state after the removal. Third, in case of kidney stone, the recovery time for laser surgery using transurethral flexible ureteroscope is 1 month, and you can recover after 1 month by removing the double J-tube or the ureteral stent tube in your body. If laser lithotripsy is performed using a percutaneous nephrolithoscope, the recovery time is about 3 months. This procedure requires a channel in the lower back, which is traumatic to the kidneys, and it is recommended to avoid heavy physical activities for 3 months after the procedure.