Kidney Stones - Treatment

  Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is commonly
used for treating kidney stones. It uses shock waves to
break the stones into tiny pieces that are then passed in
your urine. Patients who undergo ESWL usually require
sedation or light anesthesia.


Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
Sometimes ESWL isn't effective, so your surgeon may need
to remove your kidney stone through a small incision in
your back using an instrument called a nephroscope. This is
called a Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy.


Ureterscopic Stone Removal
An ureterscopic stone removal procedure is performed to
remove a stone lodged in a ureter. During this procedure, a
small instrument called an ureteroscope snags the stone.
An ultrasound can also be put through the scope to shatter
the stone.


Parathyroid Surgery
Some calcium stones are caused by overactive parathyroid
glands, which are part of your thyroid gland. This causes
excess calcium, thus resulting in kidney stones. A surgeon
can perform parathyroid surgery, which stops the problem.


Neuropathic Treatment
Neuropathic treatment is a therapy that focuses on
nutrition. Many people believe that proper nutrition lead to
healthy kidney function and may discourage stone
formation.