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A laparoscopy is an operation performed under general anaesthetic to help the gynaecologist make a diagnosis by looking into the pelvis/tummy with a telescope.
This information is about a treatment for urinary tract stones called lithotripsy. It explains what lithotripsy is, how to prepare for the treatment, what happens when you have the treatment and any possible side effects or risks.
