Can extracorporeal lithotripsy be performed in the ureteropelvic junction?

The most suitable treatment for ureteral stones is extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, if the stones are large, surgical treatment can also be used, after incision of the ureter to remove the stones after surgery, the ureter is left in the stent tube for a month. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy can usually break larger stones into smaller pieces through the shock wave, usually after 2 to 3 times of treatment can relieve the symptoms, larger stones can not be discharged after a number of times or surgical treatment can be used. Ureteropelvic stones can do extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, it is recommended that after lithotripsy to drink more water and more urination, more jumping and other sports, can promote the discharge of the stone after surgery. Ureteropelvic junction belongs to the urology of a slightly complicated kind of stone, but the current urology microscopic technology has been more mature, usually can be carried out successfully.