Specialised medicine
Lithotripsy
A technique that breaks up certain urinary stones without any incision.
About the specialty
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy uses shock waves to break up certain kidney or ureteral stones. The fragments are then passed naturally.
The urologist decides on the indication according to the size, position and type of stone. Polycrabat Sevamed directs the patient and coordinates care.
Main conditions treated
- Kidney stones
- Ureteral stones
- Recurrent renal colic
- Follow-up after treatment
- Prevention of recurrence
- Choice between lithotripsy and other techniques
Tests, techniques and procedures
The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:
- Imaging to locate the target
- Lithotripsy session
- Monitoring after the session
- Check that the fragments have been passed
Depending on the medical indication, the technique concerned is offered within the Polycrabat Sevamed network. Its availability in a specific facility is confirmed by the coordination team on a case-by-case basis.
The patient pathway
- 01Consultation and assessmentReview of the file, symptoms and tests already performed.
- 02Referral to a specialistChoice of the most appropriate discipline and doctor.
- 03Additional testsLaboratory tests, imaging or investigations depending on the medical indication.
- 04Treatment and careTreatment plan defined by the medical team.
- 05Hospital stay if necessaryStay and monitoring when the patient’s condition requires it.
- 06Follow-up and referring doctorRelevant information is sent to the doctor in the home country.
A multidisciplinary approach
The urologist works with the radiologist and the nephrologist; other endoscopic techniques may be preferred depending on the stone.
Health Info guides
Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.
See also
International patients
Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.
Second medical opinion
Have you already received a treatment proposal? You can send your medical file so that it can be referred to the expertise suited to your situation.
No automated diagnosis and no guaranteed timeframe: the file is reviewed by the medical team concerned.
The information on this page is general and does not replace a doctor’s advice. The indication for a test, treatment or procedure is decided by the doctor after reviewing the file and examining the patient. The image at the top of the page is an illustration: it does not show real patients, teams or premises.
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