Contact lithotripsy. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
Contact lithotripsy destroys stones in the urinary tract using short pulses of energy.
The stone is destroyed until it is crushed into small stones.
Contact lithotripsy has several types, which are divided depending on the type of shock wave generation:
- electrohydraulic lithotripsy;
- electromagnetic;
- piezoelectric.
Procedure
Preparation
Contact lithotripsy does not require any special preparation. The patient must follow all the doctor's instructions, which mainly include a ban on food for 24 hours. During this time, only drinking water is allowed.
The process of contact lithotripsy
This procedure has several stages:
- The patient is put under general anesthesia.
- Using an X-ray, the urologist determines the location of the stone.
- Using ultrasound, compressed air or a laser, the stone is destroyed.
- A special endoscopic instrument called a urethroscope is inserted into the urinary tract, and the remains of the crushed stone come out through the urethra. No incisions are made.
- A stent is placed in the kidney, which is removed after 5-7 days.
Rehabilitation period
The rehabilitation process is quite simple. The patient is transferred to a general ward and is under the supervision of an experienced urologist. During this period, the patient is recommended to drink at least 3 liters of fluid per day.
Indications
Contact lithotripsy is indicated in all cases of urolithiasis, especially when the stone is larger than 1 cm.
Contraindications
Contact lithotripsy has a number of contraindications:
- complications after previous procedures to remove stones;
- deformity of the spine;
- pregnancy;
- aortic aneurysm;
- urate stones;
- menstruation period;
- purulent and inflammatory processes in the body (pneumonia, prostatitis);
- kidney tumor;
- insufficient blood clotting;
- disruption of the cardiovascular and digestive systems.
Complications
This procedure may have the following complications:
- damage to the ureters;
- formation of ureteral strictures;
- infection in the ureter and urinary tract;
- bleeding.
Who performs it and where?
It is very important that this procedure is performed by an experienced urologist. The cost of contact lithotripsy depends on the size and type of stone, as well as other factors that can affect the complexity of the procedure. On the website, from the provided list of clinics, you can choose the clinic you like and decide on the choice of urologist, having read reviews about his qualifications and the work of the clinic in general.
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