A noninvasive surgical procedure to crush stone(s)in the kidney or ureter by administration of repeated shock waves is called

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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a noninvasive surgical procedure in which shock waves are administered externally to crush the stone(s) in the kidney or ureter. It is a commonly used treatment for urinary stones. Ureterotomy (choice A) is a surgical incision into the ureter, often to remove a stone. Fulguration (choice B) is a technique that involves destroying tissue with an electric current and is not typically used to treat urinary stones. Vesicourethral suspension (choice C) is a surgical procedure to support the bladder neck and urethra and is not used to treat urinary stones.

A Noninvasive Surgical Procedure to Crush Stone(s)in the Kidney or Ureter