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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Modern dry lithotripters use a water cushion and coupling gel for shockwave delivery.
  • Trapped air bubbles at the acoustic interface significantly reduce stone fragmentation efficiency by up to 40%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of optically controlled coupling (OCC) on shockwave lithotripsy outcomes.
  • To determine if visual removal of air bubbles improves treatment efficiency and safety.

Main Methods:

  • A video camera was integrated into the lithotripter head for real-time visualization of the coupling interface.
  • Air bubbles were removed under visual control during coupling (OCC group).
  • Treatment results were compared between the OCC group and a control group using conventional "blind" coupling.

Main Results:

  • OCC reduced the number of shockwaves needed by over 25% for both renal and ureteral stones.
  • Energy levels were decreased by approximately 23% for renal and ureteral stones.
  • Total applied energy for renal stones was reduced by 42.9% with comparable effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Bubble-free coupling achieved through OCC significantly lowers the total energy required for effective stone fragmentation.
  • OCC represents a key advancement for safer and more efficient shockwave lithotripsy.
  • Standard incorporation of OCC systems in new lithotripters is recommended to minimize adverse effects.