Bladder Stones Treatment: Cystolitholapaxy

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor performs cystolitholapaxy?

Cystolitholapaxy is performed by an urologist.

2. What is extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy?

Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy is a procedure used to treat kidney stones with the help of sound waves. The sound waves are directed to the stone while the patient lies down, and the stone is broken. It is a non-invasive procedure.


3. Can procedures on the prostate like TURP or TUIP be done during the same procedure?

Procedures like transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) and transurethral incision of the prostate (TIRP) are performed through a cystoscope to treat prostate enlargement. The procedures can be done in the same operation as the cystolitholapaxy, however, the stone should be dealt with first.

4. What is open cystostomy?

Open cystostomy is an open surgical procedure where a large incision is made on the abdomen and the urinary bladder to remove the stone/s. The procedure is done for a single large or multiple bladder stones which may be difficult to deal with through cystolitholapaxy. Healing, however, takes longer.