Electrohydraulic lithotripsy is one of many methods to treat
kidney stones or bile stones. It uses an electrohydraulic device
with a flexible probe to deliver electricity that breaks apart
the stones. Reasons for Procedure Lithotripsy is used to remove
kidney stones that: - Are too large to pass - Cause constant
pain - Block the flow of urine - Cause an ongoing infection -
Damage surrounding tissue - Cause bleeding This procedure can
also be used to remove stones in the bile duct or the pancreatic
duct. Complications are rare, but no procedure is completely
free of risk. If you are planning to have this procedure, your
doctor will review a list of possible complications.
Complications may include: - Damage or irritation to tissue or
surrounding structures - Blood in the urine - Pain as the stone
fragments pass - Failure of stone fragments to pass, requiring
additional surgery - Need for more treatments - Reaction to
anesthesia Factors that may increase the risk of complications
include: - Bleeding disorders o