Lithotripsy is a medical procedure that uses sound waves or shock waves to break up kidney stones into smaller pieces, making it easier for the body to pass them naturally.
Some of the special procedures that can be performed include dialysis for acute kidney injury, laser lithotripsy for bladder stones, laparascopic liver biopsy, collagen injections for urinary incontinence, coil placement for liver shunts, gastrointestinal endoscopy, dietary consultation and obesity management, bronchoscopy and pulmonary function testing, rhinoscopy, and interventional procedures such as stent placement for collapsing trachea or nasopharygeal stenosis. (vetmed.tufts.edu)
Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound waves to break stones into smaller pieces that you then excrete in your pee, can be used to remove that obstruction in some cases. (health.com)
If you are interested in this procedure as an alternative to surgery, notify your veterinarian to find out if there is a facility near you that is equipped for lithotripsy. (marvistavet.com)