How much does stone surgery cost?

Stone surgery usually refers to urinary stone surgery, and the cost is usually around $10,000 to $30,000 dollars. The exact cost may vary greatly due to the type of surgery, the city in which it is performed, the grade of the hospital, the specifics of the stones (e.g., number, location, and shape of the stones), and the patient’s own condition. Usually before the surgery, the doctor will inform the patient and his family about the treatment and the cost of the treatment, and the patient needs to cooperate with the doctor to complete the surgery. Common urological stone surgeries include transurethral ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, percutaneous nephrolithotripsy with laser lithotripsy, transurethral cystolithotripsy with laser lithotripsy, as well as open and laparoscopic surgeries. The choice of the specific procedure depends on the patient’s condition. If there are urinary stones, it is recommended to actively seek treatment in regular hospitals.