After treatment, all outpatients must visit their physicians for follow-up. This includes X-Rays to check for retained stone particles or recurrent stones. It is a safe, non-surgical procedure. It is less painful than alternative forms of kidney stone treatment. Hospital stay is dramatically reduced to a few hours compared with 7 - 14 days for kidney stone surgery.
Patients can return to work and resume other normal activities more quickly.
Partial disability after the procedure is reduced from six weeks to just a few days. The cost of a lithotripsy procedure for Ontario residents is covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. Non-residents of Ontario should discuss costs with their doctor. Success of Lithotripsy Extensive studies reveal a success rate of over 90 per cent in lithotripsy procedures. Most patients are stone free within six weks of treatment.