How do you extract a kidney stone?

Kidney stones can be removed using several methods depending on their size and location. For small stones, passing them naturally may be advised, often with increased fluid intake. Larger stones may require procedures like extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), which uses sound waves to break the stone into smaller pieces, or ureteroscopy, where a thin tube is inserted through the urethra to remove the stone. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be necessary to extract the stone directly.