Kidney Stones
Overview
Kidney stones affect 10% of the population. How a particular stone is treated depends on its size, location and composition. It is best if a patient can pass a stone on his or her own.
Treatments
We provide a full line of treatment options including:
- Medical treatment
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, (ESWL)
- Ureteroscopic stone removal
- Percutaneous lithotripsy
- Open surgery
Resources
Kidneys
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
www.niddk.nih.gov/