Non-Surgical Kidney Stone Treatment
What is ESWL?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is one of the most effective non-invasive treatments for kidney and ureteric stones. The procedure uses focused shock waves generated outside the body to break stones into tiny fragments, which are then naturally passed through urine.
ESWL does not require any incision, surgery, or insertion of instruments into the urinary tract. Most patients can return home the same day.
How Does ESWL Work?
During the procedure, the patient lies comfortably on the lithotripsy table. Shock waves are accurately focused on the stone under imaging guidance. These waves fragment the stone into smaller pieces, allowing them to pass naturally through the urinary system.
Benefits of ESWL
- Completely non-invasive
- No surgical incision
- No hospitalization in most cases
- No general anesthesia required
- Minimal discomfort
- Suitable for recurrent stone formers
- Safe for children and elderly patients
- Quick return to daily activities
Advantages of Dornier ESWL Technology
- Advanced stone localization
- High treatment precision
- Minimal side effects
- Excellent safety profile
- Effective for stones up to 3 cm in selected cases
- Ideal for patients unfit for surgery
Who is Suitable for ESWL?
- Kidney stones up to 2-3 cm
- Selected ureteric stones
- Patients preferring non-surgical treatment
- Patients with recurrent stone disease
Frequently Asked Questions
ESWL is a non-invasive procedure that uses shock waves to break kidney or ureteric stones into smaller fragments.
No. ESWL is completely non-surgical and requires no incision.
In many cases, anesthesia is not required or only minimal sedation may be used.
The number of sessions depends on the stone size, location, and hardness.
Yes, ESWL is usually performed as an outpatient procedure.
Success rates can reach up to 95% in appropriately selected patients.