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transurethral cystolitholapaxy

Indictations: - bladder stones (urinary calculus) Procedure: - a cystoscope is inserted into the bladder - a crushing device, lasers or ultrasound transmitted from the cystoscope breaks up the stones into smaller fragments, washed out of the bladder with fluids - conducted under local anesthesia or general anesthesia - generally hospitalization required

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urologic surgery

References

  1. NHS Treatment Bladder Stones https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bladder-stones/treatment/