Matoshree Kidney Stone Center

Why Choose Matoshree for ESWL

Very few centres offer ESWL for the treatment of kidney stones. Many of them use a low cost Lithotripters which can compromise the effectiveness of the treatment and the outcomes.
Most of the hospitals use a Fluoroscopy guided ESWL which exposes the patients to harmful radiation. Many lithotripters are placed in a mobile van to visit various hospitals which can hamper the lithotripter's efficacy and the treatment outcomes.
At Matoshree, an in house Ultrasound guided ESWL - Siemens Modularis Variostar Lithotripter is used to treat the kidney stones which ensures accurate localisation of the stone, real time monitoring of the procedure without any harmful radiation.
Unlike other hospitals, the ESWL Procedure is performed by an experienced Urologist which ensures better outcomes & patients safety.

1What is ESWL?

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a non invasive treatment option available for kidney stones less than 2 cms. Electromagnetic waves from outside the body are targeted on to the stone. These waves break the stones into small fragments of 3-5 mm, which are expected to pass out in the…
2Will my sexual health get affected because of this Treatment?

The Treatment has no effect on your sexual health. You can continue your normal activities post Treatment.
3How soon can I return to normal day-to-day activities after the treatment?

You can walk from the next day and can return to normal lifestyle in 7 days.
4Who should be treated with ESWL?

Patients diagnosed with a kidney or an ureteric stone upto 2 cms in size can be treated by ESWL.
5I do not have too much pain now, why should I get Treatment now?

In many cases, stones can cause swelling, infection of Kidney Stone, leading to severe Kidney Stone damage. Our urologists will be able to help you with multiple surgical & non-surgical Treatment options.
6What is the cost of ESWL?

Its Rs: 15,000, irrespective of the stone size, & location.
7Why opt for ESWL treatment?

Non surgical treatment is always preferred over surgical treatment. ESWL is the most effective non surgical treatment for kidney stones with a success rates upto 90%.

1. Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Non Surgical Treatment options for Kidney Stones. Ideal treatment option for patients who prefer to avoid surgery. ESWL is a good treatment option for soft stones less than 2 cms located in the kidney and soft stones less than 1.5 cms located in the ureter. This procedure do not need any anaesthesia and patient can be discharged within few hours of the procedure and they can resume back to their work in most cases.

2. LASER RIRS (Retrograde Intra Renal Surgery)

RIRS is a good treatment option for patients suffering from hard stones in the kidney and upper ureter and who prefer a quick and painless treatment. Stones upto 3 cms can be treated with RIRS. Under general anaesthesia, a thin scope will be passed from the urethra into the bladder and than into the ureter all the way upto the stone in the kidney. With the help of laser this stone is dusted into very tiny fragments. A DJ Stent is placed which remains inside the patient’s body for 2 weeks. Duration of hospitalisation is 24 hours. After 2 weeks a Ultrasound or a CT Scan is performed to check the clearance and the DJ stent is removed.

3. LASER URSL

Laser URS is the procedure for treating lower and mid ureteric stones. Under short general anaesthesia, a thin scope will be passed from the urethra into the bladder and than into the ureter. The store I the ureter will be fragmented with laser. A stone is placed and patient is discharged. Duration of hospitalisation is 24 hours. After 2 weeks a Ultrasound or CT Scan is performed to check the clearance and the DJ stent is removed.

4. PCNL (Per Cutaneous Nephro Lithotomy)

PCNL is the preferred treatment option for Large and Multiple Kidney Stones. In this procedure a small 1 cm cut is made at the back and a tract is developed down to the kidney. A scope is inserted into the kidney through the tract. The stones are fragmented and then taken out. A small tube will be placed into the tract for a day. Duration of hospitalisation - 2-3 days. A stent will be placed which will be taken out after 2-3 weeks.