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.
Services and treatments offered: 1  Ureteroscopy: Removal of kidney stones through the urinary tract with the aid of a small camera. A ureteroscopy is a procedure sometimes recommended for the treatment of kidney stones. 2  Lithotripsy: The break down of kidney stones using shock (sound) waves. This is also called ESWL (extra-corporal shock wave lithotripsy). Lithotripsy employs high-energy shock waves to break the stones into tiny pieces, allowing them to pass through the urinary tract and out of the body.