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Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) is the most common treatment for kidney stones in the U.S. Shock waves from outside the body are targeted at a kidney stone causing the stone to fragment. The stones are broken into tiny pieces. lt is sometimes called ESWL: Extracorporeal Shock Wave LithotripsyÂ®.
Most kidney stones above this size will usually need specific treatment in order to be eliminated. Weâve answered the question how long does it take to pass a kidney stone. However, you should also know that kidney stones that canât pass on their own are commonly helped with a procedure called lithotripsy.