Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy uses sound waves to break kidney stones from outside the body. No cuts, no scopes, no admission.
You simply lie on a comfortable table. A specialized machine generates focused shockwaves that travel harmlessly through your skin and muscle. These waves hit the stone, causing it to crumble into sand-like grains, which you later pass naturally in urine.
ESWL is excellent, but it doesn't work for every type of stone.
1. Zero Invasion: Absolutely no instruments enter your body.
2. No Anesthesia: Usually done with just mild sedation or painkillers.
3. Quick: The session takes about 45-60 minutes.
1. Multiple Sessions: Hard stones might need 2-3 sittings to break completely.
2. Passage Pain: You still have to pass the stone fragments yourself.
3. Success Rate: Slightly lower clearance rate compared to RIRS laser.
Dr. Rahul will review your CT Scan/X-Ray to check stone hardness.
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