Urolithiasis remains a major issue regarding health and well-being of individuals, with a life time risk of developing urinary stones ranging between 5 and 12% in Europe and in America, respectively.1 The condition affects more men as compared to women. The incidence of urolithiasis seems to peak in the 3rd and 4th decades, with prevalence increasing with age until approximately the age of 70 years.2 In India, 12% of the population is expected to have urinary stones, out of which 50% may end up with loss of kidneys or renal damage.3 The burden may be relatively more in northern India, where nearly 15% of the population suffers from kidney stones. Furthermore, amongst the population, the anatomical location of stones may also exhibit differential distribution. Generally, almost 20% of the urinary tract stones are found in the ureters, with majority (70%) being located in the lower third of the ureter