How to treat a 15mm upper ureteral stone
Disease description:
Yesterday afternoon, I suddenly experienced back pain, accompanied by nausea and vomiting. After a hospital examination, the doctor said it was caused by a 15mm stone in the upper ureter. How is a 15mm stone in the upper ureter treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
A 15mm upper ureteral stone can be treated through surgical interventions such as extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopic lithotripsy, laparoscopic stone removal, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or open surgery. Additionally, after stone fragmentation, patients should drink plenty of water and engage in physical activity to facilitate the rapid expulsion of stone fragments from the body.
