Cystolitholapaxy: What to Expect & Outcomes
A comprehensive guide to cystolitholapaxy, the minimally invasive procedure that clears bladder stones.
Treatment begins with
Assessment
Surgery
Recovery
Addressing the Cause
This procedure is considered for bladder stones causing symptoms or recurrent infections.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Bladder stones confirmed on imaging
- Difficulty urinating linked to a bladder stone
- Recurrent urinary tract infections with a known stone
- Blood in the urine linked to a bladder stone
A urologist's evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What is Cystolitholapaxy?
Cystolitholapaxy breaks up and removes bladder stones using a scope passed through the natural urinary passage, without any external incision.
Most patients go home the same day, with no visible scar.
When This Treatment is Considered
This procedure is considered for bladder stones causing symptoms or recurrent infections.
- Bladder stones confirmed on imaging
- Difficulty urinating linked to a bladder stone
- Recurrent urinary tract infections with a known stone
- Blood in the urine linked to a bladder stone
The Care Pathway
1. Assessment
Imaging confirms the stone's size and number, and identifies any underlying cause.
2. Surgery
A scope passed through the natural urinary passage breaks up and clears the stone.
3. Recovery
Most patients go home the same day with a short course of antibiotics.
4. Addressing the Cause
Any underlying cause, such as BPH, is addressed to reduce the chance of new stones.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, from evaluation to recovery and follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Risks
Cystolitholapaxy clears bladder stones without any incision. Your care team will discuss individual risks such as infection.
Every treatment has potential risks. Your care team will discuss your individual risks before treatment.
Recovery & Follow-up
Most patients return to normal activity within a couple of days.
Your care plan includes a short course of antibiotics and, where relevant, treatment of the underlying cause to prevent recurrence.
Careful monitoring, follow-up testing and guidance all play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.What caused this stone to form?
- 2.How can I prevent bladder stones from recurring?
- 3.What does recovery involve?
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