Kidney Stone Treatment
Stone size, the number of stones and their location are perhaps the most important factors in deciding the appropriate treatment for a patient with kidney stones. The composition of a stone, if known, can also affect the choice of treatments. Options for surgical treatment of stones include:
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
- Ureteroscopy (URS)
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL)
- Open or laparoscopic surgery