5-562.5:
Operations on the ureter: Ureterotomy, percutaneous transrenal and transurethral stone treatment: Removal of a stone, ureterorenoscopic, with disintegration (lithotripsy)
You have had one or more urinary stones removed from your ureter.
The ureter is a thin, muscular tube in the abdomen. There is usually one ureter on each side. The urine flows from the kidney, via the ureter, to the bladder. When you have to pass water, the urine flows from the bladder via the urethra and out.
One or more urinary stones in your ureter were removed via your urethra. To remove the stones, they were pulverized into lots of small pieces.
Additional indicator
If necessary, additional letters are appended to OPS codes to indicate which side of the body is affected.
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the OPS code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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