For most people, the initial symptom of kidney stones blockage is severe abdominal pain. The price of kidney stone removal surgery starts from Php 20,000 or more. The initial treatment is more expensive while the succeeding ones may cost around Php 4,000.
Average Prices
We surveyed some hospitals in Quezon City and the average rate is Php 25,000. Removing kidney stones can be done through different procedures depending on which one is ideal for your condition.
Some may benefit from minor surgery while others can avail non-invasive options like ESWL.
Hospitals List
Capitol Medical Center
The hospital has a Stone Center wherein you can avail of the services to remove kidney stones.
Available treatment services:
- ESWL
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or PCNL
- Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery
Calamba Doctors Hospital
Equipped with devices to remove kidney stones, you can rely on the hospital’s expertise. It uses Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy to help patients get rid of their urinary stones.
Some hospitals can offer a package rate of about Php 15,000 for each session of this non-invasive therapy. However, the actual cost will depend on the device and procedures involved in removing the stones, especially for those that need shock waves.
The case rate for the procedure is around Php 30,000 coverage by Philhealth. You may also use your HMO health cards and senior citizen ID to get discounts.
My sister had the procedure at a hospital in Caloocan and she was charged Php 60,000.
Lithotripsy is the process of removing the kidney stones (gallstones) from the body using shock waves or even lasers. One of the most common devices that can perform this task is called Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy or ESWL.
Number of Treatments
Depending on your case, some patients may need to undergo more than one treatment. Usually, it is an outpatient procedure where you can go home the same day. However, surgical options may require that you be confined for a few days which we do not want.
Can I treat kidney stones at home? Depending on your condition, the doctor may recommend treatment modes only at the hospital. They can use special equipment and procedures to help remove the stones.
But sometimes, they will prescribe medicines that can dissolve the remaining stones in the kidney.
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References: MedicalNewsToday
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