What is uric acid stone removal surgery

Uric acid stone is urinary stone, its removal surgery is different according to its size and location, including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy lithotripsy lithotripsy. 1. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy: It is mainly applied to kidney and upper ureteral stones with a diameter of ≤2 centimeters. The method is to locate the stone by ultrasound, and then use high-energy shock wave to gather and act on the stone to make it cracked and broken. 2. Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy: It is suitable for kidney stones and some upper ureteral stones. The method is to locate the stone, use a fine needle to puncture through the back of the waist to reach the renal pelvis, dilate or establish a channel from the skin to the kidney, and then remove the stone and crush the stone under the nephrolithoscope. 3. Ureteroscopic lithotripsy and lithotripsy: it is suitable for middle and lower ureteral stones. The method is to insert ureteroscope through the urethra and remove and crush stones under the mirror. 4. Laparoscopic ureterotomy and lithotripsy: for stones larger than 2 centimeters or those who have failed surgical treatments such as ureteroscopy. It is recommended to consult a doctor in time and choose an appropriate treatment plan under the guidance of your own condition.