Mumbai
Tier 1
$1,900 - $5,800
Complex stones, RIRS, or PCNL in premium hospitals can raise cost.
Urology stone cost
Kidney stone removal cost in India by procedure type and city
Plan kidney stone treatment with USD ranges for URS, RIRS, PCNL, ESWL, DJ stent, infection control, and follow-up removal across Indian cities.
How much does kidney stone removal cost in India?
Kidney stone removal in India commonly ranges from $1,200 to $5,800 depending on stone size, location, number, infection, kidney function, procedure type, stent use, hospital city, and whether staged treatment is needed. RIRS, URS, PCNL, and ESWL should not be compared as the same procedure.
City-wise cost
USD range by Indian city
These ranges are planning bands. A hospital-backed quote should be requested after reports, diagnosis, and fitness details are reviewed.
City Tier USD range Planning note
Delhi NCR
Tier 1
$1,800 - $5,600
Useful for comparing endourology and laser options.
Gurugram
Tier 1
$1,900 - $5,800
Often selected for premium facilities and international coordination.
Bangalore
Tier 1
$1,700 - $5,200
Strong for RIRS, URS, and stone workup.
Chennai
Tier 1
$1,600 - $5,000
Established urology destination with broad stone-care access.
Hyderabad
Tier 1
$1,600 - $4,800
Can offer efficient endourology packages.
Pune
Major metro
$1,500 - $4,500
Practical for planned stone treatment.
Ahmedabad
Major metro
$1,400 - $4,300
Competitive when procedure type is clear.
Kolkata
Major metro
$1,350 - $4,200
Useful for eastern-region urology planning.
Indore
Tier 2
$1,200 - $3,900
Good value for stable stones with laser and endoscopy support.
Bhopal
Tier 2
$1,200 - $3,800
Lower local cost can help when follow-up stent removal is needed.
Vizag
Tier 2
$1,300 - $4,000
Confirm laser, scope, stent, and emergency backup.
Tier choice
When Tier 1 or Tier 2 cities may make sense
Tier 2 for many stone cases
Stable stones can often be treated well in Tier 2 cities with endourology, laser, and imaging support.
Tier 1 for complex stones
Staghorn, infected obstruction, single kidney, kidney failure, or repeated failed procedures may need Tier 1 depth.
Plan the stent visit
A low quote is incomplete if DJ stent removal and follow-up imaging are not included.
Included
What the estimate usually covers
Stone procedure
Quoted URS, RIRS, PCNL, ESWL, or cystoscopic stone treatment.
Procedure type must be clear.
Anesthesia and OT
Anesthesia, procedure room or OT, routine disposables, and nursing.
PCNL uses different resources.
Hospital stay
Room or day-care stay, routine medicines, and monitoring for expected duration.
Infection can extend stay.
DJ stent when bundled
Temporary stent placement if included in the quote.
Removal may be separate.
Not included
What patients should confirm separately
Stent removal
Follow-up cystoscopy or stent removal after days or weeks.
Ask before travel planning.
Infection care
Antibiotics, drainage, nephrostomy, ICU, or delayed definitive stone surgery.
Fever changes urgency.
Staged procedures
Large or multiple stones may need more than one sitting.
CT stone burden matters.
Travel stay
Accommodation, attendant support, local travel, and return visit for stent removal.
Plan outside package.
Cost drivers
Factors that can change the final estimate
Stone size and location
Ureter, kidney, lower pole, staghorn, and multiple stones need different treatment.
CT KUB is central.
Procedure type
ESWL, URS, RIRS, and PCNL use different equipment and stay patterns.
Compare like with like.
Laser and scope use
Flexible ureteroscope, laser fiber, access sheath, and disposables can affect cost.
Common in RIRS.
Infection or obstruction
Fever, pus, hydronephrosis, or poor kidney function may require urgent drainage first.
Safety first.
Stent plan
DJ stent placement and removal visits add cost and travel planning.
Ask removal date.
Reports
Reports needed for a more accurate quote
The report checklist is different for each treatment so every cost page avoids generic duplicated content.
Kidney stone reports
Stone estimates depend on CT mapping, infection status, and kidney function.
CT KUB or ultrasound
Shows stone size, number, location, density, swelling, and treatment approach.
Urine culture and fever history
Infection can delay stone removal and require antibiotics or drainage first.
Kidney function tests
Creatinine, eGFR, and single-kidney status affect safety and urgency.
Prior stone procedures
Old stents, nephrostomy, ESWL, URS, PCNL, or recurrent stones influence planning.
Hospital selection
How to compare hospitals beyond the lowest package
Endourology setup
Confirm flexible scope, laser, PCNL instruments, ESWL access, and imaging support.
Procedure-specific.
Infection protocol
Ask about urine culture, antibiotics, fever management, and emergency drainage.
Critical for safety.
Stent transparency
Confirm stent cost, removal timing, removal cost, and travel implications.
Common hidden issue.
Stone prevention advice
Ask about stone analysis, diet, metabolic tests, and recurrence prevention.
Long-term value.
Patient journey
From first estimate to treatment travel
Stone mapping
The urologist reviews CT, infection, kidney function, and symptoms.
Procedure choice
RIRS, URS, PCNL, ESWL, or staged care is selected based on stone burden.
Treatment and stent plan
Stone removal, stent placement, antibiotics, and discharge instructions are completed.
Follow-up removal
Stent removal, repeat imaging, and prevention advice are scheduled before return.
Recovery planning
Stay, follow-up, and return-home planning
Stent symptoms
Burning, frequency, blood in urine, and discomfort can happen with DJ stent.
Warning signs
Fever, severe pain, inability to pass urine, or heavy bleeding needs urgent care.
Recurrence prevention
Fluid intake, diet, stone analysis, and metabolic review should be discussed.
Questions
Common questions
Why does kidney stone removal cost vary?
Stone size, location, procedure type, laser use, stent, infection, kidney function, and hospital city affect cost.
Is RIRS costlier than URS?
Often yes because RIRS may use flexible scopes, laser fibers, and special disposables.
Can kidney stone treatment be done in Tier 2 cities?
Yes, many stable stone cases can be treated in Tier 2 cities with experienced endourologists and laser setup.
What reports are needed for a stone estimate?
CT KUB, ultrasound, urine culture, creatinine, fever history, and prior stone or stent records are useful.
Does the quote include DJ stent removal?
Not always. Stent removal timing and cost should be confirmed before travel.
Can Virello compare RIRS, URS, PCNL, and ESWL quotes?
Yes. Virello can compare procedure type, inclusions, stent plan, city fit, and follow-up needs.