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    • Urology
    • Medical Engineering

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    • Urolithiasis affects a significant patient population, necessitating effective treatment modalities.
    • Endoscopic contact electroimpulse lithotripsy (EILT) offers a minimally invasive approach to stone removal.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of EILT in treating ureteropelvic, ureteral, and bladder stones.
    • To determine optimal EILT parameters based on stone characteristics and location.

    Summary:

    • A study of 146 urolithiasis patients demonstrated that EILT achieved complete stone destruction in 96% of cases.
    • Complications occurred in 8.2% of patients, with higher risks for larger ( >8mm) or long-standing ureteral stones with ureteritis.
    • Specific impulse energies and configurations (single, paired, serial) were recommended for UP concrements, ureteroliths, and bladder stones.

    Impact:

    • EILT is a highly effective treatment for various types of urolithiasis.
    • Understanding risk factors and optimizing EILT parameters can improve patient outcomes and minimize complications.