Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Lithotripsy

The kidney stone is located and targeted using X-ray imaging or ultrasound scanning. While you are lying down, the lithotriptor sends targeted shock waves to break up the kidney stone into pieces small enough to be passed naturally. Sometimes you will experience pain as the stone fragments pass. This procedure is usually performed using standard pain killing tablets as a daycase, without the need for a general anaesthetic.

In Oxford we are undertaking research into how to improve lithotripsy treatment.

Oxford Urology Associates conduct their lithotripsy treatment in the Radiology Department at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford.

Please watch a video about lithotripsy filmed in Oxford:

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