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Urology

Kidney Stones

ESWL shock wave, ureteroscopy (URS) with holmium laser, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) widely available.

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Treatment Options
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Recommended Centers
$2,500
Starting From
7-21 days
Typical Wait

Treatment Plans for Kidney Stones

Compare evidence-based options at top Chinese hospitals — transparent pricing, typical wait, and recovery time.

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)

For large staghorn stones — direct kidney puncture approach.

Wait Time
5-7 days
Hospital Stay
5-7 days
Recovery
2-3 weeks
Estimated Price
Approx. $6,500
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Price Comparison: China vs. USA
🇨🇳 China
$5,000
🇺🇸 USA
$22,500+
Save up to $17,500 per treatment
Procedure Steps
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Pre-op: non-contrast CT + urine culture + coagulation panel
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General anesthesia + prone or supine position
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Retrograde ureteral catheter placement for injection of contrast/methylene blue
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Ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided puncture of target calyx
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Tract dilation to 24-30F (mini-PCNL: 16-22F)
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Nephroscope insertion + stone fragmentation (laser or pneumatic)
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Stone extraction with basket or suction
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Nephrostomy tube placement × 1-2 days or tubeless exit

What is PCNL?

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy is the gold-standard treatment for large kidney stones (>2cm) and complex staghorn calculi. Through a small flank incision, a tract is created to the kidney allowing direct stone fragmentation and removal.

Why China?

  • Mini-PCNL expertise: Chinese urologists pioneered mini (16-22F) and super-mini (12-14F) PCNL for reduced morbidity
  • Cost: $4,500-$8,500 vs. $15,000-$35,000 in the US
  • Ultrasound-guided puncture: Reduces radiation exposure, improves accuracy
  • Same-session bilateral: Both kidneys treatable in one anesthesia

Who is a candidate?

  • Kidney stones >2cm (or >1.5cm in lower pole)
  • Staghorn calculi
  • Cystine or struvite stones
  • Failed SWL/RIRS
  • Anatomic abnormalities (horseshoe kidney, calyceal diverticulum)

Outcomes

Stone-free rate single session: 75-90% (depending on size/complexity). Major complications: 3-5% (bleeding, infection). Hospital stay: 3-5 days standard, 1-2 days tubeless.

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Why China for Kidney Stones

High-volume teams at 1/4 US cost; same-day URS + laser lithotripsy common.

Recommended Hospitals for Kidney Stones

Hand-picked by case volume, outcomes, and international patient experience.

#1
Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Beijing

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

JCI HIMSS Stage 7 ISO 9001
2,000
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#2
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Shanghai

Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University

JCI HIMSS Stage 7 ISO 9001
2,400
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#3
Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center
Guangzhou

Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center

JCI ISO 9001
1,500
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About Kidney Stones

Common Symptoms
  • Severe flank pain
  • Hematuria
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Urinary urgency
  • Fever (if infected)
Common Causes
  • Dehydration
  • Hypercalciuria
  • Hyperoxaluria
  • Uric acid lithiasis
  • Genetics
Diagnostic Methods
  • Non-contrast CT (KUB)
  • Ultrasound
  • Urinalysis
  • 24-hour urine chemistry

Evidence & Reference Standards

Our urology pathways align with international urological associations:

AUA · United States
AUA Clinical Guidelines
Evidence-graded recommendations for prostate, kidney-stone, bladder cancer and BPH management applied to every urology plan we coordinate.
EAU · Europe
European Association of Urology Guidelines
European reference covering oncology, stone disease and male LUTS — used to cross-check Chinese-hospital protocols.
NCCN · United States
NCCN Genitourinary Cancers Guidelines
Tumour-board reference for prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular cancer staging and treatment sequencing.
Comparator · Reference
Cleveland Clinic Glickman Urological Institute
Top-ranked U.S. urology programme; our partner centres match robotic-surgery (da Vinci) generations and case volume at a fraction of U.S. self-pay cost.

SSAnkang Health is a medical-tourism coordination service; clinical procedures are performed by JCI-accredited Chinese hospitals. This page is for general information and does not constitute medical advice.

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