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1. What is the success rate of Lithotripsy?
The success rate of Lithotripsy depends on the following factors:
- Age of the patient
- The medical condition of the patient
- Size, shape, and location of the kidney stones
However, the success rate of Lithotripsy maybe 90%.
2. What is the cost of Lithotripsy?
Minimum price for Lithotripsy in Delhi starts from Rs. 15750
Average expenses for Lithotripsy in Delhi is approximately Rs. 57750
Maximum cost for Lithotripsy in Delhi rises up to Rs. 84000
Cost of Lithotripsy depends on factors such as:
- Admission fee
- Doctor fee
- Age of the patient
- Size and shape of the stone
- Location of the kidney stones
- The medical condition of the patient.
- Unilateral or bilateral surgery
- Post-surgical complications that are involved.
- Type of Hospital.
- The admission room that you opted for.
- Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc.
3. What are the long-term results of Lithotripsy?
- Relieves chronic kidney pain
- Reduces blood while urinating
- Improved kidney function
4. What are the advantages of Lithotripsy?
The advantages of Lithotripsy are as follows:
- Break large kidney or ureter stones into small stones without open surgery
- Fewer complications are involved
- Less recovery time
- Improves kidney function
5. Is Lithotripsy painful?
Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because you will be under general anesthesia. There may be some discomfort and pain after completion of the procedure.
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. Chandan Choudhary | 68% | 19 | 32 | 800 |
Dr. Ajay Aggarwal | 79% | 34 | 36 | 1000 |
Dr. Samit Chaturvedi | 100% | 3 | 22 | 1200 |
Dr. Vishal Dutt Gour | 90% | 20 | 23 | 1500 |
Dr. Yajvender Pratap Singh Rana | 82% | 17 | 21 | 1500 |
Dr. Anant Kumar | 54% | 39 | 45 | 2000 |
Dr. Pragnesh Desai | 100% | 4 | 21 | 1200 |
Dr. H.S.Bhatyal | 69% | 13 | 53 | 1500 |
Dr. Ankur Arya | 100% | 4 | 15 | 1200 |
What is Lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that helps to break stones in the kidneys, ureter, and gall-bladder or hardened masses like gallstones and bezoars. This procedure uses laser or shock waves to break down the stones. Lithotripsy helps in reducing pain while urinating and decreases the blockage to the flow of urine. There are two [2] types of Lithotripsy and they are:
What are the advantages of Lithotripsy?
The advantages of Lithotripsy are as follows:
What are the indications of Lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy is indicated in the following conditions:
What is the preparation for Lithotripsy?
What are the steps involved in Lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy involves the following steps:
What is the postprocedure care/recovery care for Lithotripsy?
Who can perform Lithotripsy [Right specialist type for Lithotripsy]?
Lithotripsy can be performed by:
What is the cost of Lithotripsy?
Cost of Lithotripsy depends on factors such as:
Minimum price in Delhi starts from Rs.15,750
Average expenses in Delhi is approximately Rs.57,750
Maximum cost in Delhi rises up to Rs.84,000
Is Lithotripsy major surgery or minor surgery?
Lithotripsy is used to breakdown the large and irregular shaped kidney stones into small fragments. It is a minor surgery as it is less invasive and has a few risks and complications than other surgeries.
What is the eligibility criteria for Lithotripsy?
People who can undergo Lithotripsy are:
What is the ineligibility criteria for Lithotripsy?
People who cannot undergo Lithotripsy are:
What are the risks and complications associated with Lithotripsy?
Risks and Complications associated with Lithotripsy are:
How long does it take to complete Lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy may take almost 45 minutes to 90 minutes to complete the procedure and sometimes, it may take more than the usual time to complete the procedure depending on the shape, size, and location of the kidney stones.
What is the recovery time?
Most of the people who undergo Lithotripsy may take up to 1 to 2 days for complete recovery.
What is the success rate of Lithotripsy?
The success rate of Lithotripsy depends on the following factors:
However, the success rate of Lithotripsy maybe 90%.
Is Lithotripsy painful?
Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because you will be under general anesthesia. There may be some discomfort and pain after completion of the procedure.
What are the long-term results of Lithotripsy?
What are the options if Lithotripsy fails?
If Lithotripsy surgery fails then the doctor may recommend performing Open surgery to remove the kidney stones.
What are the alternatives for Lithotripsy?
The following are the alternatives for Lithotripsy: