Types and Techniques of Kidney Stone Surgery
Short answer: Kidney stone surgery can be done with different techniques: extracorporeal lithotripsy, laser ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The choice depends on the case and is made by the specialist.
There are different types and techniques of kidney stone surgery.
Options
Extracorporeal lithotripsy, laser ureteroscopy, percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
How it is chosen
Based on the diagnosis, the severity and the patient's characteristics. The specialist decides the indication; results vary from person to person.