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Endoscopic lithotripsy with a new device combining ultrasound and lithoclast
G Haupt1, N Sabrodina, M Orlovski
1Department of Urology, University of Cologne, Germany. gerald.haupt@uni-koeln.de
Background And Purpose:
Endoscopic lithotripsy is still the method of choice for a number of stones, especially large stones. Various disintegration techniques exist. We investigated the combination of two of these techniques: ultrasound and pneumatic lithotripsy.
Patients And Methods:
Fourteen consecutive patients with renal and one patient with bladder stones were treated with this new device. Ultrasound and pneumatic lithotripsy could be used independently or simultaneously.
Results:
Disintegration and stone removal was fast. The use of forceps or other instruments could generally be avoided. No complications attributable to the lithotripsy device were observed.
Conclusion:
The combined ultrasound/pneumatic lithotripsy device is safe and highly effective. It reduces treatment time and enhances surgeon's comfort.