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ESWL (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy) Abroad

Hospitals and medical centers performing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL).

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Key planning information for eswl abroad.

45 minsProcedure time
28 hospitalsList eswl
18Countries with hospitals listed

ESWL abroad is priced per case at 28 hospitals, with 18 countries listed in total. The operation takes 45 minutes. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.

Description of ESWL:

What is Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)?
ESWL is a procedure to break stones that are found in the kidney, urinary bladder or ureters etc, by using shock waves. It is a non-invasive form of treatment for stone removal by using auditory pulse. The stones are fragmented into tiny parts and passed out of the urine from the body.

About ESWL

Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.

Duration of surgery/treatment
45 minutes to 1 hour
Days admitted
ESWL is done as an outpatient procedure.
Recovery
- The patient is taken to the recovery room for about 2 hours after the procedure.
- Pain relieving medication may be prescribed for about 2 days after the procedure.
- Antibiotics may also the prescribed to reduce any chances of infection.
- Follow up appointment are scheduled before the patient is discharged.
- The patient can recover to perform normal activities after about 2 days.
Risks
- Pain and discomfort
- Blood in the urine when the stone fragments are passing out for approximately 3 days
- Bruises in the skin of the abdomen or groin
- Kidney infection
- Uterus blockage
- Damage to the kidneys
- Ulcer in the stomach or small intestine
- Stone fragments being left behind in the body
After care
- The patient should rest at home after the procedure.
- Pain medication should be taken according to the doctor’s instructions.
- The patient should drink plenty of water and clear liquids to help the kidney stones pass out of the urine.

The doctor should be contacted if the following symptoms of urinary tract infection are detected:

- Severe prolonged pain
- High fever
- Urine odor
- Burning sensation while urinating
- Difficulty in passing urine
- Increase of blood in the urine

Hospitals and clinics offering ESWL abroad

ESWL is listed by 28 hospitals abroad. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.

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HM Hospitales — photoHospital Group
Madrid, Spain
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

HM Hospitales is a hospital group with six private hospitals in Madrid: three general hospitals, a cardiovascular hospital, an oncological center and a women's health hospital.

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Liv Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

The first in a brand new chain of ultra-modern hospitals, opened in January 2013, LIV hospital focuses on foreign patients, and tries to provide a complete and comprehensive service by a dedicated international team.

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Medipol Mega Hospital — photoPrivate Facility and University Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey
JCI Gold Seal of ApprovalJCIPrice on request

Medipol Mega Hospital Complex is a modern medical facility with four specialist hospitals and an extensive selection of high caliber medical devices available for use. The hospital provides treatments in a wide variety of medical fields in its 470 bed facility.

DoctorsDSProf. Dr. Selami AlbayrakAPAssoc. Prof. Dr. Ziya AkbulutView all 7
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Hospital San Jose Tec De Monterrey — photoPrivate Hospital
Monterrey, Mexico
Price on request

A JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.

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Nova Specialty Hospital Koramangala — photoMedical Center
Bangalore, India
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Part of the Nova Medical Centers group, the center offers over 700 different procedures, with a specialty in general surgery, gynecology, plastic and cosmetic surgery, orthopedics, radiology, pediatrics, urology, and ophthalmology.

DoctorsMJDr. Mahendra Jain
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Nisa Pardo de Aravaca Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Madrid, Spain
ISO 9001:2015 certified hospital sealISOPrice on request

A modern (opened in 2007), general, private hospital located in Madrid, part of the NISA group of hospitals. The international patients department can assist patients with accomodation and trasportation, and can communicate in English as well as in Spanish.

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Clinica La Luz — photoPrivate Hospital
Madrid, Spain
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The largest private hospital in Madrid, with over one hundred physicians providing tertiary medical services in over thirty medical specialties. The hospital is equipped to deal with the most complex of conditions, including oncology, neurosurgery and cardiac surgery.

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Mission Hospital — photoPrivate Hospital
Bangkok, Thailand
Thai Hospital Accreditation (HA) markThai HAPrice on request

This general hospital in Bangkok offers a full range of services including Cosmetic Surgery. It has been accredited by the Hospital Accreditation Thailand and has been serving patients for more than 70 years.

DoctorsVSDr. Vasun SetthwongASDr. Akachai Sinsophonphap
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