👉 Lithonephrotomy is a surgical procedure that involves opening the bladder and removing kidney stones. It is commonly performed by a urologist, who uses tools like a catheter to help loosen the stone from the urethra (urine stream). The goal of lithonephrotomy is to remove the stone and clear up any potential obstruction in the urinary system. This procedure can be effective for treating kidney stones that are causing symptoms such as pain or urgency, but it's
