ESWL

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Overview

Our ESWL (Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) service offers non-invasive treatment for selected kidney and ureteric stones. High-energy shock waves are focused on the stone to break it into smaller fragments that can pass naturally through the urinary tract, avoiding open surgery in many cases. **Procedures **• Evaluation and selection of patients suitable for ESWL • Image-guided targeting of renal and ureteric stones • Shock-wave lithotripsy sessions under monitoring • Post-procedure assessment and imaging • Medical management to aid stone fragment passage • Follow-up planning to prevent stone recurrence **Benefits **• Non-invasive, no surgical incision required • Usually performed as a day care procedure • Shorter recovery time and early return to routine activities • Reduced risk of complications compared to open surgery • Image-guided precision targeting of stones • Comprehensive follow-up and preventive counselling