Why non-invasive ESWL is better than invasive procedures URS, PCNL, RIRS, Endoscopy, Open Surgery?

Why non-invasive ESWL is better than invasive procedures URS, PCNL, RIRS, Endoscopy, Open Surgery?

ESWL vs Surgery Image

ESWL is a non-invasive procedure, meaning this procedure is performed over the skin. No natural body orifice like the urethra is negotiated, manipulated, or entered, and no incision, cut, breach, or hole on the skin is made...

The complications and hazards of invasive procedures include bleeding, haematuria, Urinary tract injury and infection, Gut injury, peritonitis, fever, wound infection, hospital cross infection, hazards of indoor admission, loss of urinary tract virginity, septicemia, septic shock, lung injury, blood transfusion hazards, hepatitis, TB and Aids...

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