Tri-Lakes now offering ESWL

Tri-Lakes Medical Center in Batesville is now offering the latest treatment for kidney stones, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, a shock wave treatment for kidney stones. The entire procedure lasts four hours. Previously, the hospital was referring about 100 patients annually to other facilities for similar treatment. The new treatment is offered by Dr. Denis Yalkut, a urologist. Dr. Yalkut will also provide other methods of removing kidney stones, including laparoscopy and endoscopy.