Cystoscopy ("cysto")
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Lithotripsy (ESWL)     
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Prostate Biopsy      
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Ureteroscopy
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Vasectomy
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Procedure:

1. ESWL is carried out under a general anesthetic, so you will not be allowed anything to eat or drink for 8 hours prior to procedure.

2. There are generally 1,000 to 2,400 individual shocks delivered and this is done under x-ray guidance to localize the stone.

3. You will be in the recovery room for 1 hour post procedure and to a step down unit thereafter. Depending on how well this goes you may be home within an hour or 2 thereafter.

4. You will not be allowed to drive yourself home following this surgery.

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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