By Andrés Jurado, Founder & Director, My Medical Vacations · 16 years coordinating medical travel to Cancun, Mexico · 8,000+ cases coordinated
Published: November 03, 2026 · Last updated: November 03, 2026

Quick answer: Most kidney stones that need a procedure are treated with ureteroscopy (a thin scope and laser through the urinary tract) or shockwave lithotripsy (sound waves from outside the body).