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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®.
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.