ESWL (Shockwave Lithotripsy)
Non-invasive acoustic shockwaves to break kidney stones from outside the body.
No-Incision Stone Treatment
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is the least invasive treatment for kidney stones. It uses high-energy acoustic shockwaves generated by a machine outside the body to target and shatter stones inside the kidney.
Because no instruments enter the body, ESWL is performed entirely as an outpatient procedure, offering the fastest physical recovery of any stone treatment.
How The Procedure Works
1. Positioning
You lie on a specialized table with a water-filled cushion resting against your back or side.
2. Targeting
The surgeon uses X-ray (fluoroscopy) or ultrasound to pinpoint the exact location of the stone.
3. Shockwaves
Thousands of gentle shockwaves are pulsed through your skin, focusing intensely only at the depth of the stone.
4. Passing Fragments
The stone crumbles into sand-like particles, which you will naturally pass in your urine over the following weeks.
Why Choose Dr. Athar Hameed?
ESWL is ideal for relatively small (under 1.5cm), softer stones located in the upper or middle parts of the kidney. It avoids anesthesia risks and surgical instrumentation completely.