The full recovery time after lithotripsy is related to the individual’s physical condition, the size and hardness of the stone, and the type of surgery. Urethral and bladder stones usually take 3-5 days to recover, ureteral stones take 4 weeks to recover, and renal stones can take anywhere from 1 to 3 months. In the case of urethra or bladder stones, the trauma is mild, the stones are easier to discharge, usually 3 to 5 days can be able to return to normal, simple ureteral stones, surgery 3-5 days can be arranged for discharge, but need to retain the stent tube, can be removed after 4 weeks, the recovery time is longer. Kidney stone recovery time is related to the operation method, such as extracorporeal lithotripsy, you can not need to be hospitalized, after the end of lithotripsy and observe, there is no discomfort you can go home to treat your own lithotripsy. As for the soft ureteroscopic surgery through the urethra, the full recovery time is usually 1 month; for those who have laser lithotripsy in percutaneous nephrolithoscopic way, the recovery time is longer, usually about 3 months. Regardless of the type of surgery, you should drink plenty of water after the operation, and pay attention to whether there is obvious back pain, fever, renal colic and other conditions after lithotripsy, and pay attention to rest.