Dr. Meera Krishnan
MBBS, MS, M.Ch (Urology)
4.9/521 Years Experience
Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
Urology
ESWL
ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused shock waves to break kidney stones into small fragments that pass naturally with urine. Best for stones smaller than 2cm in the upper urinary tract.
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About ESWL
Symptoms
Diagnosed kidney stone <2cm · Severe renal colic · Repeated stone formation · Failed medical expulsive therapy
Diagnosis
Ultrasound and non-contrast CT KUB to confirm size, location, and density of stone. Urine culture to rule out active infection.
Treatment
Performed under sedation in 45–60 minutes. Patient lies on a soft cushion while shock waves are delivered through the skin. No incisions. Most patients go home the same day; stone fragments pass over 1–2 weeks.
End-to-end support, included
Doctor consult, hospital admission, insurance paperwork, surgery, post-op follow-up — your care manager handles everything.
- Free doctor consultation (in-person or video)
- Hospital and insurance pre-approval
- Cashless paperwork at NABH hospitals
- 30-day post-surgery follow-up
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Share your reports and a care manager will review your case with two senior specialists.
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