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.
Knowing the type of kidney stone helps determine the cause and may give clues on how to reduce your risk of getting more kidney stones. Types of kidney stones include: 1  Calcium stones. 2  Most kidney stones are calcium stones, usually in the form of calcium oxalate.3  Oxalate is a naturally occurring substance found in food. 4  Some fruits and vegetables, as well as nuts and chocolate, have high oxalate levels. 5  Your liver also produces oxalate.nowing the type of kidney stone helps determine the cause and may give clues on how to reduce your risk of getting more kidney stones. Types of kidney stones include: 1  Calcium stones. 2  Most kidney stones are calcium stones, usually in the form of calcium oxalate.