Guangzhou
First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
中山大学附属第一医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Nephrology & Urology · Treatment
Kidney Stone Treatment in China
Endoscopic, percutaneous and shock-wave treatment of kidney and ureteral stones at urology departments.
- Nephrology & Urology
- Typical stay: Often 1–2 weeks
- 5 hospitals in 4 cities
Last reviewed October 20, 2026
Is kidney stone treatment in China right for you?
Kidney and ureteral stones can be treated with shock-wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy or percutaneous nephrolithotomy, depending on stone size, location and composition.
The urologist chooses the approach after CT imaging and urine and blood tests.
Final eligibility is decided by the treating hospital after reviewing your records.
What the hospital will usually need to review
- Your most recent specialist letter or discharge summary
- Imaging reports, plus the original image files where possible
- Pathology or biopsy reports, if any
- Treatment history and dates
- Current medications and allergies
Any language is fine; translation is arranged during the review.
Submit medical reportsWhy patients consider China for kidney stone treatment
- Minimally invasive stone surgery. Shock wave lithotripsy, ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy are routine at major centers; the urologist chooses the method.
- Urological oncology. Grade 3A urology departments treat prostate, kidney and bladder tumors.
- Nephrology. Large nephrology departments manage chronic kidney disease and glomerular disease.
Waiting times vary by hospital and are confirmed during the case review. Horcare matches by department strength for the condition, not by how famous a hospital is.
Step by step
Your kidney stone treatment journey
Coordination steps are handled by Horcare; clinical steps are run entirely by the hospital.
How long you'll stay
Often 1–2 weeks. The hospital confirms the timeline after its review.
Plan for a companion, accommodation near the hospital and interpreter support. Visa rules change: confirm with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 01
Free case review
You send recent reports and imaging. Horcare replies personally within 24 hours and gives an initial assessment of suitable hospitals and departments within 72 hours.
- 02
Hospital review and quote
The selected hospital's specialists review the translated records, confirm whether they can accept the case, and provide their own cost estimate.
- 03
Visa and travel
Horcare coordinates the hospital documents needed for your visa application, airport pickup and accommodation near the hospital. Confirm visa requirements with the Chinese embassy or visa center.
- 04
Urology assessment
CT and laboratory tests confirm the stone burden.
- 05
Procedure
Endoscopic or percutaneous treatment, usually with a short hospital stay.
- 06
Return home and follow-up
You leave with translated discharge records. Horcare coordinates remote follow-up with the treating doctor and any return visits.
Cost
Cost of kidney stone treatment in China
The cost of kidney stone treatment in China depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so Horcare publishes no price. The hospital issues its own written estimate after reviewing your records.
| What | Who you pay | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital charges (consultations, tests, procedure, ward, medicines) | Paid directly to the hospital | Quoted after your free case review |
| Horcare coordination fee | Paid to Horcare, quoted in writing first | Quoted after your free case review |
| Travel and accommodation for patient and companion | Booked by you, with our help | Depends on city and length of stay |
| Initial case review | — | Free |
What a hospital estimate usually covers
- Pre-treatment tests and work-up
- The procedure, product or treatment course
- The hospital stay and ward type
- Medicines during the stay
What can change the final bill
- Additional tests the doctors request
- Complications or a longer stay
- International department versus general ward pricing
- A revised plan, always re-quoted by the hospital first
The case review is free, hospital bills are paid directly to the hospital with no markup, and Horcare's service fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. How payment works.
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Hospitals we help patients access for kidney stone treatment
These hospitals have departments that provide kidney stone treatment. Listed alphabetically, not ranked; the right one depends on your diagnosis.
Guangzhou
Nanfang Hospital
南方医科大学南方医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology
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Shanghai
Renji Hospital
上海仁济医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Gastroenterology & Hepatology · Nephrology & Urology
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Wuhan
Tongji Hospital
华中科技大学同济医学院附属同济医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Hematology & CAR-T · Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Chengdu
West China Hospital, Sichuan University
四川大学华西医院
- Grade 3A
Key specialties: Oncology · Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery · Neurology & Neurosurgery
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Where you can have kidney stone treatment in China
How Horcare supports you
One dedicated bilingual coordinator works with you from the first inquiry to follow-up at home, supported by medical interpreters at consultations, admission and discharge.
You get a personal reply within 24 hours and an initial assessment within 72 hours. Hospital charges are kept separate from the coordination fee, and every clinical decision stays with the hospital. See how it works or read about Horcare.
Frequently asked questions
Will I need a stent after stone surgery?
Sometimes a temporary ureteral stent is placed; the urologist explains when and where it should be removed.
How much does kidney stone treatment in China cost?
Horcare does not publish a price list. The cost depends on the diagnosis, the hospital and the treatment plan, so the hospital gives its own quote after reviewing your records. You pay the hospital directly with no markup from Horcare; our coordination fee is quoted in writing before any paid work. Pricing is quoted after your free case review.
Not sure if kidney stone treatment in China is right for you?
Share the diagnosis and we'll reply personally within 24 hours. No passport or full records needed to start.
No passport or full records needed to start · Hospital bills paid directly to the hospital, no markup