Kidney Stone Lithotripsy (ESWL) in Maharashtra
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) uses focused shock waves from outside the body to break kidney stones into small fragments that can be passed natur…
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Why Kidney Stone Lithotripsy (ESWL) Is Needed
ESWL is recommended for patients with kidney stones up to about 2 cm in size that are causing pain, obstruction, or recurrent urinary tract infections, particularly when the stone's location and composition make it a good candidate for shock wave fragmentation. It offers a non-invasive alternative to surgery for appropriately selected stones.