Cystoscopy ("cysto")
[information]

Lithotripsy (ESWL)     
[information]

Prostate Biopsy      
[information]

Ureteroscopy
[information]

Vasectomy
[information]

Preliminary Information:

1. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non-invasive means of breaking up kidney or ureteral stones to facilitate passage of smaller fragments later on.

2. There are a variety of indications for doing this procedure depending on stone size and location and your physician will go over reasons for choosing this approach versus any other.

3. There are some instances when a small stent (tube) is placed in the ureter between the kidney & bladder to prevent the pain of renal outflow obstruction as stone fragments are passing.

4. The procedure is done on an outpatient basis and generally takes an hour to complete.

5. You will need to hold aspirin, coumadin, or any other blood thinning medicines for one week prior to procedure (4 days for coumadin). Advil, Tylenol, and other narcotic pain relievers like vicodin are ok.

[PROCEDURE] [POST-PROCEDURE]

contact us:

Main Office
1135 116th Avenue Northeast
Suite 620
Bellevue, Washington
425.454.8016

Office Hours
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday