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.
Alternative treatments for kidney stones include the use of herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, hypnosis, or guided imagery to relieve pain. Starfruit (Averrhoa carambola) is recommended to increase the amount of urine a patient passes and to relieve pain.