Urinary Stones Treatment in Turkey
About Urinary Stones
Key Highlights
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Minimally Invasive Options: Many procedures like ESWL and URS require no large incisions, leading to less pain and scarring.High Success Rates: Modern techniques are highly effective at completely clearing stones and relieving obstruction.Quick Recovery: Most outpatient procedures allow for a rapid return to normal daily activities.listrongPain Relief:/strong Effectively eliminates the severe pain (renal colic) associated with passing stones./lilistrongPrevents Complications:/strong Removes blockages to protect kidney function and prevent recurrent infections./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe, unmanageable pain (renal colic) that does not respond to medication.
- Large stone size (typically >6-7mm) unlikely to pass spontaneously.
- Obstruction of urine flow causing kidney swelling (hydronephrosis).
- Recurrent urinary tract infections linked to the presence of stones.
- Kidney damage or risk of damage due to persistent blockage.
- Stones in a solitary kidney or in both ureters simultaneously.
- Failure of conservative management (e.g., hydration, pain control) over a reasonable period.
How to prepare
- Medical Evaluation: Complete blood tests, urine analysis, and imaging (CT scan, X-ray, or ultrasound) to map the stone.
- Medication Review: Inform your urologist of all medications, especially blood thinners, which may need to be paused.
- Fasting: Typically, no food or drink for 6-8 hours before a procedure requiring anesthesia.
- Pre-operative Counseling: Discussion of the chosen procedure, risks, benefits, and expected outcomes with your urologist.
- Arrangements: Plan for someone to drive you home after the procedure and assist you if needed during initial recovery.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding: Minor bleeding in urine (hematuria) is common; significant bleeding is rare.
- Infection: Risk of urinary tract infection or sepsis, managed with antibiotics.
- Incomplete Stone Clearance: Fragments may remain, requiring additional procedures.
- Injury to Surrounding Tissues: Rare risk of damage to the ureter, kidney, or nearby organs.
- Stricture: Scarring and narrowing of the ureter over time.
- Anesthesia Risks: Reactions related to general or spinal anesthesia.
- Steinstrasse: A column of stone fragments causing a blockage in the ureter after ESWL.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Immediate Post-Op: You may have a temporary stent (a small tube in the ureter) to promote healing and drainage, which can cause bladder discomfort.
- Pain Management: Mild to moderate pain is normal; prescribed painkillers and antispasmodics will help.
- Hydration: Drink plenty of water (2-3 liters daily) to help flush out any remaining fragments and prevent new stones.
- Activity: Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and driving for 1-2 weeks or as advised. Light walking is encouraged.
- Follow-up: Attend all scheduled appointments for imaging to confirm stone clearance and for stent removal if placed.
- Dietary Changes: Your urologist may recommend dietary modifications based on your stone type to prevent recurrence.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-3 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering urinary stones in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for urinary stones in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Florya, Medical Park Bahçelievler, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 urinary stones. 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 urinary stones compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Urinary Stones in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated urology teams and experience managing patients undergoing urinary stones.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Sophia Gupta, a 42-year-old software project...
Sophia Gupta, a 42-year-old software project manager and mother of two, had always been healthy. Her life was a whirlwind of deadlines and school runs. The first sign was a sharp, stabbing pain in her lower back that radiated to her groin during a team meeting. Over the next week, she experienced waves of excruciating pain, nausea, and noticed pink-tinged urine. A visit to her GP and a subsequent CT scan revealed a 7mm calcium oxalate stone lodged in her left ureter. Her urologist, Dr. Evans, recommended Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL), explaining it as a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to break the stone into passable fragments. On the day of the procedure, Sophia was anxious but relieved to avoid surgery. The ESWL itself was painless, though the recovery involved passing the gravel-like fragments, which was uncomfortable and required pain medication. Within two weeks, the fragments had passed, confirmed by a follow-up X-ray. Emotionally, Sophia felt a profound loss of control during the painful episodes, fearing it would disrupt her ability to care for her family and work. After the successful procedure, she felt immense relief and a renewed focus on prevention, increasing her water intake significantly. The experience, while frightening, made her more proactive about her health.
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