Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for Kidney …
2021-11-13 · Top of the page Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for Kidney Stones Treatment Overview Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) uses shock waves to break a kidney stone into small pieces that can more easily travel through the urinary tract and pass from the body. See a picture of ESWL. You lie on a water-filled cushion, and the surgeon uses X-rays or