Kidney Stone Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) uses focused shock waves from outside the body to break kidney stones into small fragments that can be passed naturally through urine. Non-invasive treatment for stones up to 2 cm.

Kidney Stone Lithotripsy (ESWL) is recommended for patients with specific symptoms, abnormal test results, or as part of a planned treatment pathway. Your Urology specialist will evaluate your suitability.

Kidney Stone Lithotripsy (ESWL) is typically performed with IV sedation. The anaesthesia team will review your health history and allergies before the procedure.

The typical duration is noted in the quick stats above. This may vary depending on complexity and individual patient factors.

Risks include minor discomfort, bruising, rare infection, and in some cases incomplete results requiring repeat testing. Serious complications are uncommon but are discussed at consent.

Kidney Stone Lithotripsy (ESWL) has a documented success rate of 85% at accredited centres. Individual outcomes depend on the underlying condition, patient health, and care team expertise.