Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Management of Renal Stones in Children: Does Anesthesia Affect the Treatment Outcomes on an Age-based Manner?

Our findings indicate that anesthesia-free SWL for renal stones in children aged older than 9 years is feasible and successful with similar treatment outcome data observed in cases with the same age range being treated under anesthesia. We believe that SWL without anesthesia can be applied in a safe and successful manner in relatively older and cooperative children.