Techniques
Each link below opens a dedicated page with indications, limitations, what to expect, and how that modality fits with international guideline themes reflected on the Urology NSW kidney stone resource.
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy: non-invasive fragmentation from outside the body.
Open ESWL pageSemi-rigid and flexible ureteroscopy with holmium:YAG laser lithotripsy.
Open laser pageIntracorporeal lithotripsy during PCNL, often combined with laser.
Open PCNL tools pageMechanical crushing of bladder stones through a cystoscope.
Open litholapaxy pageStone size, location inside the kidney or ureter, Hounsfield density on CT, body habitus, infection, anticoagulation, and patient preference all feed into the decision. No single modality suits every stone. The conditions hub maps typical pathways for kidney, ureteric, and bladder stones.
For clinical appointments and personalised advice, use contact to reach the Urology NSW rooms.
The rooms can arrange a consultation to review imaging and outline which form of lithotripsy, if any, fits your situation.