How much does minimally invasive ureteral stone surgery cost?

The cost of minimally invasive ureteral stone surgery can range from about $10,000 to $30,000. The cost of the procedure varies greatly depending on the number, size and location of the stones. Minimally invasive ureteral stone surgery is divided into percutaneous nephrolithotripsy, ureteroscopy lithotripsy, transperitoneal laparoscopic ureteral lithotripsy, etc. Different treatment modalities have different therapeutic effects. 1. Percutaneous nephrolithotripsy is mainly used for symptomatic kidney calyx stones, upper ureteral stones larger than or equal to 2cm. The cost is around 25000. 2. For stones in the middle and lower ureter, holmium laser lithotripsy can be used, and the cost of the operation is about 16,000 yuan. 3. For ureteral stones larger than two centimeters in diameter or those who have failed ureteroscopic surgery and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, laparoscopic ureterotomy can be used to remove the stone. The cost is around 20,000~30,000. The specific cost of ureteral stone surgery, specific can consult the local hospital.