How Long Does It Take for Stones to Pass After Fragmentation?

In most cases, stone fragments begin to pass within the first few hours after the procedure and are completely eliminated within 3–7 days. The timeframe depends on the stone’s size, the condition of the urinary tract, and the patient’s fluid intake. To speed up the process, the urologist may prescribe antispasmodics and recommend increased water consumption.

How Many Times Can a Kidney Stone Be Crushed?

Repeated fragmentation of stones using non-surgical methods is safe and does not harm the kidneys when performed as indicated and with appropriate intervals between procedures. Modern lithotripsy techniques allow the procedure to be repeated as many times as necessary to completely remove the stone. Usually, one session is enough, but for large or dense stones, 2–3 procedures may be required. A break of 1–3 weeks is maintained between them to allow kidney tissues to recover. All decisions about repeated procedures are made by the urologist based on diagnostic results and the patient’s condition.

After Which Lithotripsy Method Is a Stent Placed?

A stent is not always necessary. It is placed when there is a risk of ureteral swelling or impaired urine flow after the procedure. Most often, a stent is required after contact (internal) lithotripsy methods, when the doctor works directly within the urinary tract.

Why Is a Stent Placed After Stone Removal?

The stent temporarily widens the ureter, allowing urine and stone fragments to pass freely. It helps prevent inflammation, swelling, and re-obstruction of the ureter. Typically, a stent is left in place for 5–10 days and is then removed painlessly in an outpatient setting.

What Helps Relieve Pain After Kidney Stone Removal?

After the procedure, mild pulling sensations or a burning feeling during urination may occur. The doctor usually prescribes gentle antispasmodics and anti-inflammatory medications to relieve discomfort. It is also important to drink plenty of water and avoid hypothermia – this helps cleanse the urinary tract more quickly.

How Should You Live After a Kidney Stone Is Removed?

After lithotripsy, it is important to follow recovery guidelines: drink at least 2 liters of water per day, limit salty and spicy foods, and avoid heavy physical activity during the first few days. The urologist may recommend a diet and preventive medication to reduce the risk of stone recurrence. Regular check-ups and follow-up ultrasounds help detect any potential relapse early.

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Lithotripsy (Crushing Stones in the Kidneys and Ureters)

Lithotripsy at New Life Clinic is a modern minimally invasive stone fragmentation procedure for stones in the kidneys, ureter, and bladder, allowing the stone to be treated without open surgery in cases where stone fragmentation is truly the optimal solution.

For the patient, this is an opportunity to undergo effective removal of urinary tract stones with a focus on organ preservation, reduced tissue trauma, and faster recovery compared with more extensive surgical procedures.

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Lithotripsy at New Life Clinic is performed after urological assessment and examination results, when it is already clear that the stone can be treated using a minimally invasive approach and that this treatment option will truly be effective in the specific clinical situation. For us, it is essential not to reduce treatment to formal “stone fragmentation,” but first to understand whether this method is appropriate for the patient and what extent of intervention is actually needed.

That is why lithotripsy at New Life Clinic in Kyiv is considered part of comprehensive urological treatment: with assessment of indications, a clear treatment rationale, and consistent patient management after the procedure. This approach makes it possible not just to perform the procedure, but to solve the stone problem with the clinical situation and long-term outcome in mind.

The Doctor Who Performs Lithotripsy at New Life Clinic

Dr. Rodion Fedorishyn, PhD

Stone fragmentation for kidney, ureteral, and bladder stones is performed by New Life Clinic’s lead urologist, a PhD in Medicine. For more than 25 years, he has specialized in the treatment of the urinary system and performs all modern lithotripsy procedures. He has thousands of successful non-contact procedures and endoscopic interventions to his credit.

Dr. Fedorishyn is the author of more than 50 scientific papers, one monograph, and two patents for inventions in urology.

Patients value him for his professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to choose the most gentle and optimal treatment method.

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Cost of Lithotripsy at New Life Clinic

The cost of stone fragmentation depends on the size and location of the stone, the complexity of the procedure, and the selected technique. On average, the price of kidney lithotripsy in Kyiv is determined after diagnostic evaluation and assessment of the patient’s clinical situation by a urologist. Current pricing and the most appropriate treatment option can be discussed during a consultation with the specialist.

Laser Lithotripsy, Complexity Category I

UAH 17,500

Laser Lithotripsy, Complexity Category II

UAH 20,300

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, Category I

UAH 16,000

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, Category IV

UAH 26,000

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Patient Reviews

Before lithotripsy, patients usually want to understand not only the procedure itself, but also how predictably and calmly the entire treatment process goes – from explaining the indications to recovery after stone removal. That is why, in reviews of lithotripsy, patients most often focus not only on the result, but also on the doctor’s clear explanations, the well-organized procedure, and the overall feeling that the treatment is structured, consistent, and free of unnecessary uncertainty.

*The language, style, and spelling of the authors have been preserved. Reviews reflect the individual experiences of patients and do not guarantee an identical result in every clinical case.

Ия

★★★★★

Меня зовут Ия я переселенка с Луганской обл и муж военный , лежала в институте урологии и мне дробили ужасно все чуствовала с болью и не выдержала , мне посоветовали в клинику Нью Лайф. Хочу сказать за клинику Нью Лайф отзывчивые и добрый персонал , встречают с улыбкой .
Хочу написать большую благодарность Федоришин Родион Петровичу за успешное дробоение камней , все время рядом находился и поддерживал меня вместе с медсестричкой !!!! Родион Петрович вы большой специалист я очень благодарна вам , желаю вам щастя и здоровья и вашей семье а также всему персоналу !!!! Мирного Неба !!!!

Павел

★★★★★

Консультував уролог Федоришин Родіон Петрович. Відмінний фахівець все спокійно пояснив і показав у чому проблема. Після його консультації одразу спокійніше на душі стає і є бажання лікуватися. Загалом рекомендую лікаря.

Лариса

★★★★★

Нещодавно звернулися до клініки Нью-Лайф. Дуже сподобалося, швидше за все тепер обслуговуватимуся тільки в них, хоча раніше ходила в іншу приватну клініку, але тут у рази краще. У мами поставили діагноз сечокам’яна хвороба і довелося шукати клініку, де можуть зробити видалення каменів швидко та безболісно. Лікар Федоришин поставився до консультації дуже серйозно, оскільки в мами ще купа інших болячок. Провів огляд та попередньо здали аналізи, після яких було призначено процедури. Я дуже переживала, але все пройшло благополучно. Мама дуже переживала, що це боляче, але виявилося, що все виконується під місцевою анестезією і за кілька годин мама змогла пішки піти додому. Через два дні ми приїжджали на контрольне узд, а ще через тиждень приїхали видаляти камінь у іншій нирці. Просто не віриться, що все обійшлося так просто. Дякую вам, Родіоне Петровичу!

Алёна

★★★★★

Никогда не думала, что столкнусь с этой проблемой, но оказалось, что у очень многих людей она есть. В общем пришлось лечить мочекаменную болезнь. Советую обратить внимание на клинику НьюЛайф, там очень хорошее обслуживание, современная аппаратура и лечение в моем случае оказалось нехирургических, что очень важно. Сейчас я в отличной форме и благодарна судьбе, что свела меня с этими людьми.

Владимир

★★★★★

Хочу поделиться своей радостью. В этой клинике мне помогли удалить камни в почке без операции. Я сильно нервничал перед процедурой, потому что, во-первых, скрутило в боку неожиданно, во-вторых, это случилось накануне отпуска (оплачены билеты, отель и т.д.). Огромное спасибо урологу Федоришину и всему персоналу, рекомендую всем!

Андрей

★★★★★

Никогда не думал, что можно избавится от проблемы так быстро и без особых болевых ощущений. Когда обнаружили камни в почках, подумал, ну вот приехал, готовься к сложной операции, перевязки, длительное восстановление, больничные и т.д. Но оказалось все очень просто и главное результативно. Рекомендую всем обращаться с этой проблемой в клинику Нью Лайф.

Николай

★★★★★

Варикоцеле обнаружилось при профилактическом осмотре хирургом. Врач порекомендовал уролога из клиники Нью Лайф, к нему и обратился. После осмотра диагноз подтвердился и буквально на следующий день проведено лечение. Все хорошо, вовремя оказывается все обнаружилось.

Гнат

★★★★★

З’явилися проблеми з чоловічими органами, думав спочатку про наслідки травми, але після огляду урологом виявилося, що це може бути пов’язане з порушенням кровотоку. Запропонували операцію я не відмовився і зараз начебто все нормально. Уролог відчувається, що відповідальний і добрий фахівець.

Алексей

★★★★★

Сам у себя обнаружил изменения и припухлость. Немного перепугался, сразу позвонил в ближайшую клинику. Доктор посмотрел, успокоил, но сказало, что с операцией лучше не откладывать. Я конечно прислушался и сейчас все благополучно, хотя и переживал, как оно будет. Но оказалось все не так уж страшно.

Армен

★★★★★

Операцию при фимозе выполнял Федоришин Родион Петрович. Решение оказывается было очень простым, но я к нему долго шёл, пытался решить все консервативно, но так ничего и не получилось в итоге полчаса и все в норме. Спасибо доктору.

Алексей

★★★★★

У меня до взросления вообще никаких проблем не было, но потом все хуже и хуже становилось. Понял, что без доктора не обойтись вот и обратился в Нью Лайф. Доктор сказал, что в моем случае показана операцию, которую очень скоро он и сделал. Сейчас все хорошо.

Виктория

★★★★★

Всем здравствуйте, наконец дошли руки написать отзыв. Очень благодарна врачам клиники за отношение и качественное лечение. Долго определялась, но сейчас понимаю, что сделала правильный выбор и оказалась в надежных руках. Лечение дало положительный результат, и я вновь ощутила, что значит быть человеком и жить нормальной жизнью. Спасибо Вам большое за это.

Лариса

★★★★★

Несколько дней беспокоили зуд и жжение в промежности, затем появились частые позывы на мочеиспускание, и дальше становилось все хуже. Не знаю, чтобы я делала, если бы подруга не завезла меня в клинику Нью Лайф, где мне очень быстро сделали все необходимые обследования, и назначили лечение. Я очень довольна сервисом и отличными результатами.

Валентин

★★★★★

З’явилися проблеми з простатою, я думав не звертатися до лікарів, але щось дуже притиснуло, і доводилося з себе буквально видавлювати. Природно, рідні звернули увагу, що зі мною щось не так і завезли до лікаря уролога. Після обстеження було прийнято рішення зробити операцію. Зараз все чудово. Дякуємо лікарям Нью Лайфа за якісно випалену роботу.

Олег

★★★★★

Лечил воспаление мочевого пузыря в клинике Нью Лайф. Все успешно, кроме того обслуживание на высоком уровне, все корректно и доброжелательно. Сразу чувствуются серъезность подхода к своим клиентам. Рекомендую.

Мария

★★★★★

Лечилась в клинике Нью Лайф по поводу каменей в почках. Это единственная клиника, где делают такое лечение. Но еще скажу, что там очень хорошие консультации по урологии, я только сейчас поняла, что мне надо делать, чтобы камни в почках повторно не образовывались, раньше никто не разъяснял.

Results in Numbers

*Based on the clinic’s statistics for the past 12 months and internal patient feedback.

470+

stone fragmentation procedures performed at the clinic

94 %

of performed procedures did not require a repeat session

97 %

of patients are willing to recommend the procedure to their relatives

When Patients Usually Come to New Life Clinic for Kidney Stone Removal

Kidney stone removal is recommended when conservative treatment is no longer sufficient to resolve the problem safely or when there is a risk of complications. Patients most commonly visit our clinic in the following situations:

Renal Colic
The stone causes severe pain that requires prompt treatment of the underlying cause.
Urinary Obstruction
The stone blocks the normal flow of urine and increases the risk of complications.
The Stone Does Not Pass Naturally
Despite observation and treatment, the stone remains in place for several weeks.
Increase in Stone Size
Ultrasound or CT imaging shows that the stone is growing, increasing the likelihood of further problems.

How Kidney Stone Lithotripsy Is Performed at New Life Clinic

Same-Day Procedure

The patient undergoes ultrasound and the necessary tests immediately, which allows the procedure to be performed during the same visit.

Comfortable Procedure

Lithotripsy is carried out in calm conditions with the participation of an anesthesiologist for maximum comfort and safety.

Fast Recovery

The patient stays in the clinic for only a few hours. Modern techniques reduce the risk of fragment displacement and complications.

Result Monitoring and Prevention

We monitor the process until the stones are fully cleared and select preventive measures to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Modern Types of Lithotripsy at New Life Clinic

At New Life Clinic, two main lithotripsy approaches are used: non-contact and contact. The choice between them depends on the stone’s size, density, and location, as well as on which option will be the most rational and safest in the specific clinical situation.

Extracorporeal Lithotripsy

Laser Lithotripsy

How the Lithotripsy Strategy Is Selected

The choice of lithotripsy method depends on the stone’s location, size, density, impact on urine outflow, and the severity of symptoms. For stones in the kidney, ureter, and bladder, the treatment strategy can differ significantly. That is why the final decision is made only after evaluation – with a clear understanding of which approach will be the safest and most effective in the specific clinical situation.

Kidney Stone Fragmentation

For kidney stones, the possibility of lithotripsy is assessed based on several factors: the size of the stone, its density, its location within the collecting system, and how freely the fragments are expected to pass after fragmentation.

If the stone is small or medium-sized and the evaluation shows favorable conditions for spontaneous passage of fragments, a less invasive treatment option may be considered. If the stone is dense, large, unfavorably located, or already causing a more complex clinical situation, the urologist chooses a more controlled method of removal.

The main goal in kidney stone fragmentation is not simply to break the stone, but to ensure its safe passage, preserve kidney function, and reduce the risk of recurrent pain, inflammation, or an incomplete result.

Estimated recovery: from several hours to 2–3 days, depending on the extent of the procedure and the clinical situation.

Ureteral Stone Fragmentation

For ureteral stones, the strategy depends especially strongly on whether urine outflow is impaired, whether there is significant pain, how long the stone has remained in the same segment, and how high the risk of complete or partial obstruction is.

If the stone is small and can be safely fragmented with the expectation of spontaneous passage of fragments, a less invasive approach may be used. If the stone is impacted, blocks the lumen, causes episodes of renal colic, or does not fragment easily, a more precise and controlled intervention is more often required.

In ureteral stone fragmentation, it is especially important not only to remove the stone itself, but also to restore normal urine outflow as quickly as possible, reduce the risk of inflammation, and prevent recurrent blockage during fragment passage.

Estimated recovery: from several hours to 2–5 days, depending on the complexity of removal and the need for additional follow-up after the procedure.

Bladder Stone Fragmentation

For bladder stones, fragmentation differs from the treatment strategy used for stones in the kidneys or ureter. Here, the stone’s size, density, number of stones, severity of symptoms, and the extent to which they interfere with normal urination are all critically important.

Such stones are more often considered a situation where targeted removal under the doctor’s direct control is required, because it is important not only to fragment the stone, but also to remove its fragments as completely as possible in order to restore comfortable urination more quickly and reduce the risk of recurrent mucosal irritation.

Lithotripsy for bladder stones usually makes it possible to avoid open intervention and solve the problem in a minimally traumatic way even when symptoms are quite pronounced.

Estimated recovery: usually up to 2–5 days, depending on the stone size and the specifics of the early postoperative period.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lithotripsy

Before lithotripsy, patients most often have the same practical questions: how the stone passes after fragmentation, when a stent may be needed, how long recovery takes, and which restrictions are important during the first days after the procedure.

How Long Does It Take for Stones to Pass After Fragmentation?: Answer:
In most cases, stone fragments begin to pass within the first few hours after the procedure and are completely eliminated within 3–7 days. The timeframe depends on the stone’s size, the condition of the urinary tract, and the patient’s fluid intake. To speed up the process, the urologist may prescribe antispasmodics and recommend increased water consumption.

How Many Times Can a Kidney Stone Be Crushed?: Answer:
Repeated fragmentation of stones using non-surgical methods is safe and does not harm the kidneys when performed as indicated and with appropriate intervals between procedures. Modern lithotripsy techniques allow the procedure to be repeated as many times as necessary to completely remove the stone. Usually, one session is enough, but for large or dense stones, 2–3 procedures may be required. A break of 1–3 weeks is maintained between them to allow kidney tissues to recover. All decisions about repeated procedures are made by the urologist based on diagnostic results and the patient’s condition.

After Which Lithotripsy Method Is a Stent Placed?: Answer:
A stent is not always necessary. It is placed when there is a risk of ureteral swelling or impaired urine flow after the procedure. Most often, a stent is required after contact (internal) lithotripsy methods, when the doctor works directly within the urinary tract.

Why Is a Stent Placed After Stone Removal?: Answer:
The stent temporarily widens the ureter, allowing urine and stone fragments to pass freely. It helps prevent inflammation, swelling, and re-obstruction of the ureter. Typically, a stent is left in place for 5–10 days and is then removed painlessly in an outpatient setting.

What Helps Relieve Pain After Kidney Stone Removal?: Answer:
After the procedure, mild pulling sensations or a burning feeling during urination may occur. The doctor usually prescribes gentle antispasmodics and anti-inflammatory medications to relieve discomfort. It is also important to drink plenty of water and avoid hypothermia – this helps cleanse the urinary tract more quickly.

How Should You Live After a Kidney Stone Is Removed?: Answer:
After lithotripsy, it is important to follow recovery guidelines: drink at least 2 liters of water per day, limit salty and spicy foods, and avoid heavy physical activity during the first few days. The urologist may recommend a diet and preventive medication to reduce the risk of stone recurrence. Regular check-ups and follow-up ultrasounds help detect any potential relapse early.

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What Else Patients Should Know

If you still have questions before making a decision, start with the articles prepared by our clinic's doctors. They explain common symptoms, diagnostic methods, modern treatment approaches, and situations when it is no longer advisable to postpone seeing a doctor, all in clear and easy-to-understand language.

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Ureteral Stone – How Long It Can Take to Pass and Why It Is Dangerous If It Gets Stuck

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Bladder Stone – What Symptoms It Can Cause, When It May Pass on Its Own, and Why the Problem Is Often Not Just the Stone Itself

This page has been medically reviewed by a New Life Clinic doctor (Rodion Fedorishyn, Ph.D, urologist with extensive practical experience).