Top 3 Startups that help to cure Kidney Stones (Urolithiasis) in USA

Apr 14, 2026
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Calyxo
Funding: $125.4M
Calyxo has developed the CVAC surgical system for kidney stone removal and the corresponding procedure called SURE. The company's device utilizes irrigation and vacuum aspiration during and after laser lithotripsy to extract stones from patients' kidneys, allowing physicians to completely remove stone fragments. Independent irrigation and aspiration channels ensure continuous flow. Four angled nozzles liquefy fragments for effective removal. Dynamic aspiration removes dust during lithotripsy and removes fragments after lithotripsy. The CVAC system demonstrated safety and superior stone removal in the landmark ASPIRE study.
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SonoMotion
Funding: $29.1M
SonoMotion is developing non-invasive ultrasonic solutions for kidney stone disease. It allows to avoid surgical procedures by using long pulses of sound waves to push the smaller stones from the kidney safely and without anesthesia.
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Oxalo Therapeutics
Funding: $3.8M
Oxalo Therapeutics develops a first-of-its-kind peptide-based drug to prevent kidney stones.
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