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[First experience with outpatient shock-wave lithotripsy].

V A Maksimov, L A Logvinov, B A Garilevich

Urologiia (Moscow, Russia : 1999)

|October 26, 2010

Summary

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is feasible for breaking up kidney stones in outpatient settings. Most patients (97%) treated with ESWL avoid hospitalization for stone removal.

Area of Science:

Urology
Nephrology
Medical Technology

Background:

Urinary tract stones (urolithiasis) are a common condition requiring effective treatment.
Minimally invasive procedures are preferred to reduce patient burden and healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for urolith fragmentation in an outpatient setting.
To determine the rate of successful stone removal without hospitalization.

Main Methods:

Clinical experience review of patients undergoing ESWL in an outpatient clinic.
Utilized specific lithotriptor devices for stone fragmentation.
Monitored patient outcomes for stone clearance and need for hospitalization.

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Main Results:

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) demonstrated feasibility for urolith fragmentation in a significant portion of patients.
Approximately 97.0% of patients treated with ESWL had their uroliths removed without requiring hospitalization.

Conclusions:

ESWL is a viable and effective outpatient treatment option for urolithiasis.
The high success rate of stone removal without hospitalization highlights the efficiency of ESWL in this setting.