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| Procedure | Price Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Lithotripsy (Kidney Stone Removal Surgery) Cost Average | $3,700 - $10,000 | Free Quote |
| Facility | City | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Perlow Facility | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Piedmont Fayette Hospital | Fayetteville | Acute Care Hospital |
| Newton Rockdale Ambulatory Surgery Center | Covington | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Lawrenceville Surgery Center | Lawrenceville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Northside Dunwoody Outpatient Surgery Center | Dunwoody | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Advanced Surgery Center of Georgia | Canton | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Higgins General Hospital | Bremen | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Northlake Surgical Center | Tucker | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Buckhead Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| North Fulton Regional Hospital | Roswell | Acute Care Hospital |
| Rock Bridge Surgical Institute | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Spalding Regional Medical Center | Griffin | Acute Care Hospital |
| Northside Hospital - Forsyth | Cumming | Acute Care Hospital |
| Roswell Surgery Center | Roswell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Marietta Surgical Center | Marietta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Rockdale Medical Center | Conyers | Acute Care Hospital |
| Roderique Surgi-center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Dekalb Medical Center | Decatur | Acute Care Hospital |
| Surgery Center at Mt Zion | Morrow | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Northwoods Surgery Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Laurus Surgical | Conyers | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Milton Hall Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Gwinnett Center for Outpatient Surgery | Snellville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta Surgery Center at Meridian Mark Plaza | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Dekalb Medical Center - Hillandale Campus | Lithonia | Acute Care Hospital |
| Emory Crawford Long Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
| Gwinnett Medical Center | Lawrenceville | Acute Care Hospital |
| Specialty Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| North Crescent Surgery Center | Alpharetta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Henry Medical Center | Stockbridge | Acute Care Hospital |
| Eps Surgical Center | Decatur | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Emory-adventist Hospital | Smyrna | Acute Care Hospital |
| Georgia Surgical Center On Peachtree | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Resurgens Surgical Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Warm Springs Medical Center | Warm Springs | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Northside Hospital - Cherokee | Canton | Acute Care Hospital |
| Atlanta Outpatient Surgery Center | Sandy Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| The Physicians' North Atlanta Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Jasper Memorial Hospital | Monticello | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Clayton Outpatient Surgical Center | Jonesboro | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Atlanta Medical Center | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
| CPM Sugery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
| Emory Eastside Medical Center | Snellville | Acute Care Hospital |
| Piedmont Newnan Hospital | Newnan | Acute Care Hospital |
| Piedmont Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
| Sylvan Grove Hospital | Jackson | Critical Access (Rural) Hospital |
| Dennis Surgial Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Forsyth Surgical Center | Cumming | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Southern Regional Medical Center | Riverdale | Acute Care Hospital |
| East West Surgery Center | Austell | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Emory Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Atlanta | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
| Cartersville Medical Center | Cartersville | Acute Care Hospital |
| Northside Hospital | Atlanta | Acute Care Hospital |
Lithotripsy (Kidney Stone) Surgery Introduction
The most common method of Kidney Stone Surgery Removal involves sending the shock waves through padded cushions on the table. An older and less commonly used method involves the patient being placed in a tub of water, with shock waves sent through the water. This usually requires general anesthesia (asleep, no pain), but you may go home the same day. While the vast majority of kidney stones are treated with ESWL, not all stones can be treated this way. Sometimes a laser is used if ESWL is not effective or you cannot have ESWL for some reason. When a laser is used, the doctor must use an endoscope, which is a tube introduced into the body, via the urinary tract, to get close to the stone. In the case of large kidney stones, the doctor may also access the stones from your back into your kidney, through a procedure called percutaneous lithotripsy. This method requires a hospital stay. Your doctor will decide which type of surgery is best for you.
Kidney Stone Surgery Patient Preparation
A complete physical examination is done, along with diagnostic tests and a test to determine the number, location, and size of the stone or stones. This test is called an intravenous pyelogram, or IVP. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for the surgery; be sure to read and follow those instructions. You will be asked to fast for eight hours before the procedure, generally after midnight. Arrangements may need to be made for transportation after the surgery is complete. If you are given a prescription for pain medication, have it filled prior to surgery.
What to expect during and after Kidney Stone Surgery (Lithotripsy)
The procedure is generally performed on an outpatient basis and takes from 45 minutes to 1 hour. You will lie down on an exam table on top of a soft, water-filled cushion. Since lithotripsy can cause mild discomfort, you will be given a mild sedative or painkiller before the procedure starts. The stones are located using x-ray or ultrasound equipment and then high-energy shock waves, also called sound waves, pass through your body to the area on the kidney stones. When this starts, you may feel a tapping sensation on your skin. The procedure is continued until the waves break the stones into tiny pieces. A stent may be placed in the ureter to help the stone fragments (gravel) pass.
After surgery, you will be taken to the recovery room for observation. Once your blood pressure, pulse, and breathing are stable and you are alert, you will most often be discharged to your home. If you had percutaneous lithotripsy, you will need to stay in the hospital overnight. Before being discharged, you will be given instructions about care for your incisions, limits on activities and what you should do to aid your recovery. Extra fluids will be stressed. Most patients have a lot of blood in their urine after the ESWL procedure. This is normal and should clear after several days to a week or so. Your physician may give you additional or alternate instructions, depending on your particular situation. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills; burning with urination; urinary frequency or urgency; or lower back pain.
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