A kidney stone is a hard mineral material that forms in either your kidney or urinary tract. Some kidney stones form because of a kidney infection, others because your body is producing too much of a certain mineral or because your body is experiencing a decrease in urine volume. The size of kidney stones can […]
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What is lithotripsy?
Lithotripsy is a noninvasive procedure often recommended for patients with kidney stones that are too large to pass through the urinary tract. The most common form of this procedure is extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL), which uses high-energy shock waves to treat kidney stones (and sometimes gallbladder or liver stones). During the procedure, the patient lays […]
What is the cost of lithotripsy in the U.S.?
The average cost of lithotripsy in the United States is $12,800, though prices can range from $7,250 to $16,450. One factor that can greatly affect the cost of your lithotripsy is whether you have the procedure performed in an inpatient facility, like a hospital, or an outpatient surgery center. Outpatient centers are just as safe […]