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[Extracorporeal lithotripsy in cholelithiasis].

V S Savel'ev, M I Filimonov, Iu G Starkov

    Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
    |October 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Extracorporeal lithotripsy is a highly effective and safe treatment for kidney stones. This minimally invasive method offers a risk-free alternative for patients with critical conditions or those who decline surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Nephrology
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Background:

    • Kidney stones pose a significant health challenge.
    • Traditional surgical interventions carry inherent risks.
    • Alternative treatments are needed for high-risk patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the initial clinical experience with extracorporeal lithotripsy.
    • To assess the effectiveness and safety of this treatment modality.
    • To determine the suitability of extracorporeal lithotripsy for specific patient groups.

    Main Methods:

    • Treatment of 46 patients using extracorporeal lithotripsy.
    • Monitoring of patient outcomes and adverse events.
    • Assessment of treatment effectiveness and patient tolerance.

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    Main Results:

    • Extracorporporeal lithotripsy demonstrated high effectiveness in stone treatment.
    • The procedure was atraumatic and harmless, with no reported lethal outcomes.
    • Successful application in patients with contraindications to surgery and those refusing operative intervention.

    Conclusions:

    • Extracorporeal lithotripsy is a safe and effective treatment for kidney stones.
    • Its atraumatic nature makes it ideal for high-risk surgical candidates.
    • This method provides a viable alternative to surgery for select patient populations.