Kidney stones treatment involves managing the pain and passing or removing the stones from the urinary system. Common methods include drinking plenty of water to help pass smaller stones, taking pain relievers, using sound waves (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) or surgical procedures like ureteroscopy or open surgery to remove larger or obstructive stones.
Kidney stones treatment involves managing the pain and passing or removing the stones from the urinary system. Common methods include drinking plenty of water to help pass smaller stones, taking pain relievers, using sound waves (extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy) or surgical procedures like ureteroscopy or open surgery to remove larger or obstructive stones.
Austria offers various treatments for kidney stones including shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). SWL uses shock waves to break down the stone while PCNL involves making a small incision in the back to directly remove larger stones. Both procedures have success rates above 90%.
Advanced equipment, English speaking doctors available. Average waiting time for SWL is around 4-6 weeks and for PCNL it can be up to 12 weeks.