URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal) cost abroad (2026)
URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal) costs from about $2,750 in India to $11,800 in Germany. Typical hospital prices from 72 price records across 9 countries. Pick a country to see its hospitals, surgeons and visa steps.
- 1 nights in hospital
- 7 days to full recovery
- 9 countries compared
- 95% reported success rate
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Get 3 real quotes for this estimateTop hospitals for URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal) by country
How we rankRanked by accreditation, patient rating and review count, then price.
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1 Indraprastha Apollo HospitalNew Delhi · India · ISO 9001 · JCI · NABH · ★ 4.9From$1,650$1,650 – $3,660 2 doctors listed JCI accredited -
2 Bumrungrad InternationalBangkok · Thailand · HA · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.8From$2,260$2,260 – $5,020 JCI accredited -
3 Asan Medical CenterSeoul · South Korea · ISO 9001 · JCI · KOIHA · ★ 4.8From$3,060$3,060 – $6,800 21 doctors listed JCI accredited -
4 Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates · DHA · DOH · JCI · ★ 4.7From$4,010$4,010 – $8,910 JCI accredited -
5 Mount Elizabeth HospitalSingapore · Singapore · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.7From$4,580$4,580 – $10,170 JCI accredited -
6 Acıbadem Maslak HospitalIstanbul · Turkey · ISO 9001 · JCI · ★ 4.6From$2,640$2,640 – $5,870 JCI accredited
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- Prices by country, city and hospital, compared with home
- All-in trip budget: treatment, stay, food, visa
- Day-by-day timeline and recovery milestones
- Visa summary, preparation checklist and questions to ask
- Treatment (typical listed price) 76% $2,750
- Accommodation 11% $400
- Food 7% $250
- Local transport 2% $50
- Visa fees 4% $150
- Estimated total$3,600
Source: medcasts.com · prices as of May 2026
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URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal) prices by country
Typical hospital price per country, from 72 price records in the Medcasts database.
What a hospital quote usually includes
- Surgeon, anaesthesia and operating room
- About 1 nights in hospital, with nursing care
- Routine tests and medicines during the stay
- Free Medcasts coordinator, visa letter help and airport pickup arrangements
- Not included: flights and hotel after discharge
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Your recovery plan
- Day 1Go home the same or next day; stent irritation, urgency and pink urine are common.
- Days 2–7Drink plenty of fluids; take medicines for stent discomfort as advised.
- Weeks 1–2Stent removed and most people return to desk work.
- Weeks 4–6Follow-up scan confirms clearance and ureter health.
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About URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal)
Under general or spinal anaesthesia, a semi-rigid or flexible ureteroscope is passed along the ureter until the stone is seen. A holmium laser breaks it into fragments, which are removed with a basket or left to pass. A ureteric stent is often left in for a week or two to keep the ureter open after the procedure.
Ureteroscopy clears most ureteric stones in a single procedure, and works well for stones that have not passed on their own or that shock waves cannot target. Outcomes depend on stone size, position and hardness, the ureter's size and the surgeon's experience. A stent can cause urgency, flank ache and blood in the urine until it is removed. Rarely, the ureter is injured or narrows later.
Most people go home the same day. Allow a few days nearby before flying and ask how and when a stent will be removed. Bring your CT scan and urine culture results, as infection must be treated before surgery. Drink plenty of water afterwards, and arrange follow-up imaging and stone-prevention advice with a doctor at home.
Usually a good fit if
- A ureteric stone causing pain or blockage that is unlikely to pass, or has not passed after a trial of waiting.
- A stone that has failed shock wave treatment or is not suitable for it.
- Stones with infection above them, once drained or controlled as advised.
- A person fit for general anaesthesia.
May need to wait if
- Active urinary infection with fever must be treated first, sometimes with a drainage stent.
- Uncorrected bleeding disorders or blood thinners that cannot be paused need a plan.
- Very large or impacted stones may need staged or alternative procedures.
- Pregnancy needs specialist assessment.
How to prepare
- Bring your CT or X-ray and a recent urine culture; infection must be treated first.
- Tell your doctor about blood thinners and other medicines; changes only on the doctor's instruction.
- Follow fasting instructions and arrange transport home.
- Ask whether a stent is likely and when it will be removed; plan travel accordingly.
- Drink plenty of fluids in the days before as advised, unless instructed otherwise.
Questions to ask your surgeon
- Is URS the best treatment for my stone, or can it be watched or treated with shock waves?
- Will you use a rigid or flexible scope, and what laser?
- Do I need a stent, how long, and how will it be removed?
- What is the chance that I will need a second procedure?
- What are the risks, such as ureteric injury or infection?
- Who can check a scan and remove the stent at home?
Red flags when comparing hospitals
- No imaging or urine test before surgery.
- No explanation about stent discomfort and removal.
- Surgeon does very few ureteroscopies and lacks a modern laser.
- No plan for follow-up scan or stone prevention.
Questions about URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal) abroad
Which country is cheapest for URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal)?
The lowest typical hospital prices are in India ($2,750), Thailand ($3,558), Turkey ($4,280), out of 9 countries we compare.
How long will I stay in hospital for URS (Ureteroscopy + Stone Removal)?
Most patients spend about 1 nights in hospital. Full recovery takes about 7 days; your surgeon will tell you when you are fit to fly home.
Is ureteroscopy painful?
It is done under anaesthesia. Afterwards, stent discomfort, urgency and flank ache are common but can be eased with medicines.
Will I need a stent?
Often, especially after longer or difficult procedures. In some straightforward cases no stent is needed. Your surgeon will decide.
Can the ureter be damaged?
Injury or later narrowing is uncommon but possible. Experienced surgeons lower the risk.
Can stones return?
Yes. Fluids and stone-analysis-based advice reduce the chance.