Lithotripsy Introduction Video By Dr. IQ. Khan Lithotripsy (ESWL) Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Extra-corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (E.S.W.L.) is self-possessed of three words 1. Extracorporeal (Extra-Outside & Corporeal-body) 2. Shock wave (Ultrasonic/Sound Waves) 3. Litho+Tripsy (Litho-Stone) & (Tripsy-Crushing) It means the stones present in the Urinary tract are crushed into small sand-like particles, by harmless ultrasound shock waves, applied over the skin. These risk-free shock waves make contact with the stone by penetrating through the skin surface painlessly and spotlighting the stone after traveling through the water media of body tissues.  Preparation There is no need to remain empty stomach and no special preparation is required.  Only ultrasound KUB, X. Ray Plain KUB and Renal Function Tests are required. Pain and Anesthesia In this procedure, there is no need for anesthesia or any other surgical intervention. The fragmented particles of the k...