Gaelic Meaning: 1  The name Galen is a Gaelic baby name. In Gaelic the meaning of the name Galen is: Tranquil. 2  The name Galen is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Galen is: Tranquil. 3  The name Galen is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name Galen is: Tranquil. For 1500 years accepted medical practices were based on the research of 2nd century physician Galen.
Surgery Overview. In open surgery to remove kidney stones, the surgeon uses an incision in the person's abdomen or side to reach the kidney and remove the stones. He or she then puts a small tube (catheter) near the kidney to drain urine until the kidney heals. What To Expect After Surgery.
Once the stones are located, they are targeted with a laser that breaks the stone into smaller pieces, which are then extracted, or into tiny pieces of dust that wash out of the kidney with normal urine flow.