Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy Treatment in Turkey
About Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy
Key Highlights
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Non-Invasive: No surgical incisions or scopes are inserted into the body.Outpatient Procedure: Typically allows you to go home the same day.Minimal Recovery: Faster return to normal activities compared to surgery.listrongHigh Success Rate:/strong Effective for breaking down many types of kidney and ureteral stones./lilistrongLow Complication Risk:/strong Generally considered a safe procedure with a low risk of serious side effects./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic kidney stones (renal calculi) that are causing pain, blockage, or infection.
- Stones located in the upper part of the ureter (ureteral stones).
- Stones that are too large to pass on their own (typically between 4mm and 20mm).
- Patients who are not suitable candidates for more invasive surgical procedures like ureteroscopy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL).
- Recurrent stone formers requiring treatment for new stones.
How to prepare
- Complete a pre-procedure evaluation, which may include blood tests, urine tests, and imaging (CT scan or X-ray) to precisely locate the stone.
- Inform your urologist about all medications, especially blood thinners (like aspirin or warfarin), which may need to be stopped temporarily.
- Fast (no food or drink) for several hours before the procedure as instructed, typically after midnight.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as sedation or anesthesia is often used.
- You may be asked to drink plenty of water before the procedure to help visualize the stone.
Risks & possible complications
- Bruising or Pain: Mild soreness or bruising on the back or abdomen at the treatment site.
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria): Common for a few days after the procedure as stone fragments pass.
- Incomplete Fragmentation: The stone may not break up completely, requiring additional treatment sessions.
- Steinstrasse ("Stone Street"): A column of small stone fragments can accumulate in the ureter, causing blockage and pain.
- Infection or Fever: Rare, but possible if bacteria are released from the stone.
- Injury to Surrounding Tissues: Very rare risk of damage to nearby organs like the kidney, liver, or bowel.
Recovery & hospital stay
- You will be monitored in a recovery area for a short period before being discharged home the same day.
- Drink plenty of water (2-3 liters daily) to help flush out the stone fragments.
- You may experience blood in your urine and mild discomfort for a few days; pain medication may be prescribed.
- Strain your urine to collect stone fragments for analysis, which can help determine the cause of stone formation.
- Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for about 1-2 weeks as advised by your urologist.
- Follow-up imaging (like an X-ray) is usually scheduled to confirm all stone fragments have passed.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient) or occasionally 1 day
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days for normal activities, 1-2 weeks for strenuous activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in Turkey include Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. MediFyr helps you compare urologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 275 – USD 881 | 0 days (Outpatient) or occasionally 1 day | ~ 3-7 days for normal activities, 1-2 weeks for strenuous activity | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 2,049 – USD 6,556 | 0 days (Outpatient) or occasionally 1 day | ~ 3-7 days for normal activities, 1-2 weeks for strenuous activity | Know More |
Top hospitals for Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy.
Istanbul, Turkey
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Saanvi Saxena, a 42-year-old software project...
Saanvi Saxena, a 42-year-old software project manager and mother of two, had been battling recurrent, excruciating flank pain for months. The pain would strike suddenly, often during her busy workdays, radiating to her groin and accompanied by nausea. A CT scan revealed a 9mm calcium oxalate stone stubbornly lodged in her left ureter. Her urologist, Dr. Mehta, explained that due to its size and location, it was unlikely to pass on its own. He recommended Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL) as a non-invasive first line of treatment to break the stone into passable fragments. Saanvi was anxious about the procedure but relieved to avoid surgery. During the ESWL, she was under light sedation. She felt a series of rapid, tapping sensations on her back, like a strong heartbeat, but no sharp pain. The emotional toll of chronic pain had made her irritable and withdrawn from her family. Post-procedure, she passed gravel-like particles over the next few days with manageable discomfort. A follow-up X-ray confirmed the stone was gone. The relief was profound, not just physical, but emotional. She felt like she had regained control of her life and could be fully present for her children and work again, free from the shadow of the next painful attack.
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