Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy is a non-surgical procedures that uses shockwaves to disintegrate the stones. It is best suited for smaller stones (usually less than 2cm in diameter). The procedure requires no incisions, it only takes about an hour and does not require hospitalisation.
Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy (URS)
URS can be used for treatment of stones in the ureter. The procedure is minimally invasive and is performed as day surgery. It has a high success rate, does not leave any scar. It is less painful and has a shorter recovery time as compared to conventional open surgery.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
PCNL is often carried out for large stones (more than 2cm in diameter) and situations where ESWL is ineffective. A minimally invasive procedure, PCNL is less painful as compared to conventional open surgery and leaves no obvious scar. Patients enjoy faster recovery time, resulting in a short hospitalisation stay, and can resume normal activity in less than two weeks.
A person can have stones and yet not experience any symptoms. However, should stones cause pain or difficulty in urinating (as in the case of ureteral stones), they need to be dissolved or surgically removed.
Urology Centre, Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
High Success Rates
SGH has a high success rate for stone clearance, with a 98% recorded success rate for PCNL.
Low Complication Rates
Complication cases caused by, for instance, bleeding, infection and fever, are remarkably low.
Experienced Surgeons
Our urologists are highly experienced and have at their disposal sophisticated instruments and modern methods to dissolve the stones with minimal trauma to the patient.
Dedicated Centre
The SGH Urology Centre is the largest dedicated centre for urology in Asia. This enables the surgeons to work seamlessly with nursing and other support staff to ensure optimal care for patients.
For enquiries and appointments, please contact:
Singapore General Hospital
International Medical Service
Tel: (65) 6326 5656 Fax: (65) 6326 5900
Email: ims@singhealth.com.sg
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