The cost of biliary lithotripsy is usually around $10,000 to $20,000, but it also depends on the type of surgery and the supplies used in the procedure.
Biliary lithotripsy is a procedure that preserves the function of the gallbladder and removes stones from the gallbladder. It can be performed through a small incision or laparoscopy, as well as through a combination of two scopes.
1. Small incision lithotripsy is to make a small opening of three centimeters in the abdomen, puncture the bottom of the gallbladder, in the choledochoscope assisted by small use of lithotripsy mesh stones.
2. Laparoscopic lithotripsy as well as bicameral combined lithotripsy is to cut open the gallbladder first, take out the gallbladder stones, and then suture the gallbladder. And need to apply a disposable poke card, there may be the application of stone extraction mesh basket, the required cost will also be higher, about 20,000 yuan.
The exact cost of biliary lithotripsy depends on the type of surgery and the consumables used during the procedure, and may vary depending on the region or hospital. Currently, biliary lithotripsy is less commonly used due to its high recurrence rate.