Laser Lithotripsy

Laser lithotripsy is a procedure to treat kidney stones. It uses a laser to break the stones into very small pieces. These pieces can be removed during the procedure. Or they may pass out of the body in the urine.

The laser is used to break up the kidney stones. The doctor may also place a small, flexible tube inside one of your ureters. It helps the pieces of the stone pass through your body.

You may be awake for the procedure. Or you may have medicine to make you sleep. Either way, you will not feel pain.