👉 Lithotripsy is a surgical procedure that involves using special tools to remove kidney stones. It is typically performed under general anesthesia and involves inserting a catheter into the urethra to drain the urine, which then flows out of the body through a small opening in the kidney called an ureter. The goal of lithotripsy is to break up or dissolve the stone so that it can be removed without causing further damage to the kidney or surrounding tissue. This procedure is commonly used for
