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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) ESWL is the most common way of treating kidney stones that can't be passed in the urine. It involves using ultrasound (high-frequency sound waves) to pinpoint where a kidney stone is. Ultrasound shock waves are then sent to the stone from a machine to break it into smaller pieces, so it can be passed in your urine.
There are three main techniques for kidney stone surgery, and the choice of technique depends upon multiple factors, including the size and type of stone, medications you may be taking, your other medical problems and patient preference. Read on for a description of each technique.WL is highly effective at treating most stones in the kidney and ureter. Advantages of SWL include: 1  Excellent success rate for most small-to medium-sized stones. 2  Outpatient procedure. 3  Minimal postoperative discomfort. 4  No incisions or invasive procedures. 5  Easy and fast scheduling.