Lithotripsy Treatment in Turkey
About Lithotripsy
Key Highlights
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Non-invasive or minimally invasive alternative to open surgery.Effectively breaks down kidney, ureteral, and bladder stones.Typically performed on an outpatient basis with no surgical incisions (for ESWL).Significantly reduced pain and discomfort compared to traditional surgery.Shorter hospital stay and faster return to normal activities.High success rate for treating stone-related blockages and pain./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Kidney stones that are too large to pass naturally (typically >5-7mm).
- Stones causing severe pain (renal colic), nausea, or vomiting.
- Stones obstructing urine flow and causing hydronephrosis (kidney swelling).
- Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) due to stones.
- Stones causing persistent blood in the urine (hematuria).
- Impaired kidney function due to a stone blockage.
- Stones that have not responded to conservative management (medication, hydration).
How to prepare
- Complete medical evaluation, including blood tests and imaging (X-ray, CT scan, or ultrasound).
- Discussion of all medications with your urologist; you may need to stop blood thinners.
- Fasting for several hours before the procedure if sedation or anesthesia is used.
- Arranging for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
- Informed consent process after discussing the benefits, risks, and alternatives.
- For ESWL, a mild enema may be recommended to improve imaging clarity.
Risks & possible complications
- Bruising, soreness, or minor bleeding on the back or flank (ESWL site).
- Blood in the urine (hematuria) for a few days post-procedure.
- Risk of urinary tract infection (UTI).
- "Steinstrasse" or stone street: a column of stone fragments causing a blockage in the ureter.
- Incomplete fragmentation, requiring an additional procedure.
- Rare complications include injury to surrounding organs, kidney injury, or sepsis.
- Potential for residual stone fragments that may cause future issues.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most patients can go home the same day, especially after ESWL.
- Drink plenty of water (2-3 liters daily) to help flush out stone fragments.
- You may experience blood in the urine and mild pain/discomfort for a few days; pain medication will be prescribed.
- Strain your urine to collect stone fragments for analysis.
- Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 1-2 weeks.
- Follow-up imaging (X-ray or ultrasound) is scheduled to confirm all fragments have passed.
- Your urologist will provide dietary and lifestyle advice to help prevent future stones.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days for normal activity; 2-3 weeks for strenuous activity
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering lithotripsy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for 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 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 lithotripsy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Lithotripsy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing lithotripsy.
Istanbul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Myra Roy, a 58-year-old retired school...
Myra Roy, a 58-year-old retired school librarian, had been experiencing intermittent, sharp pains in her lower back for months. Initially dismissing it as muscle strain from gardening, the pain became severe and unmistakably radiated to her groin. One evening, the pain was so intense it brought her to tears, accompanied by nausea. Her primary care physician ordered a CT scan, revealing a 7mm calcium oxalate stone lodged in her left ureter. Her urologist, Dr. Evans, explained that due to its size and location, it was unlikely to pass on its own. He recommended Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) as a non-invasive first option. Myra was anxious about the idea of 'blasting' her kidney but trusted her doctor. On the day of the procedure, she received light sedation. The experience was painless, though she felt a tapping sensation on her back. Afterwards, she was sore and passed gravel-like fragments over the next few days, which was uncomfortable but manageable with medication. A follow-up X-ray confirmed the stone was completely gone. Emotionally, Myra went from fearful and enduring constant low-grade anxiety about the next flare-up to feeling immense relief and reclaiming her active life. She was deeply grateful for the modern, non-surgical solution.
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