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[Non-mechanical disintegration of urinary stone]
1Department of Urology, Kyolo Prefectural University of Medicine.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Noninvasive urolithiasis therapies, including percutaneous nephroureterolithotomy (PNL), have advanced. This review details non-mechanical methods like microexplosion lithotripsy, excluding extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, for stone disintegration.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Technology
Context:
- Noninvasive urolithiasis therapy has seen rapid advancements.
- Percutaneous nephroureterolithotomy (PNL) is a key noninvasive approach.
- Various non-mechanical disintegration methods are crucial for PNL.
Purpose:
- To review the theory and effectiveness of non-mechanical lithotripsy methods.
- To provide a detailed analysis of microexplosion lithotripsy.
- To exclude extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy from the review.
Summary:
- Discusses electrohydraulic, ultrasound, laser, electric drill, and microexplosion lithotripsy.
- Highlights the principles and efficacy of these stone disintegration techniques.
- Focuses on microexplosion lithotripsy as a significant non-mechanical method.
Impact:
- Informs clinicians about the efficacy and techniques of various non-mechanical lithotripsy methods.
- Aids in selecting appropriate noninvasive therapies for urolithiasis.
- Contributes to the understanding and potential improvement of stone disintegration technologies.