24/11/2025
Case today: Shockwave lithotripsy for right kidney stone noted upon pre-employment workup for a seafarer. Treatment success varies from 60-90% for urinary and kidney stones. This is the non-invasive and the safest option for active management of urinary / kidney / Ureteral stones.
Expecting good stone clearance after today's session. ๐ฏ See you on board sir! ๐จโโ๏ธ
***Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is a non-surgical way to treat small stones in the kidney, ureter, and bladder. It uses high energy shock waves to break the stones into tiny pieces / granules that can be flushed out with urine. The procedure is quick, painless, and effective. It can be done as an outpatient and does not require hospital stay.