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  • Urology
  • Medical Devices
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Intracorporeal lithotripsy is the standard surgical approach for urinary stone management.
  • Five primary types of intracorporeal lithotripters exist: ultrasonic, ballistic, combination, laser, and electrohydraulic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the advantages and disadvantages of different intracorporeal lithotripsy modalities.
  • To compare lithotripter effectiveness and cost.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review to identify intracorporeal lithotripter types.
  • Analysis of historical development and mechanisms of action for each modality.
  • Comparative assessment of effectiveness and cost based on existing data.

Main Results:

  • Contemporary lithotripters are widely adopted for treating urinary lithiasis.
  • Holmium laser lithotripsy has emerged as a leading tool in intracorporeal lithotripsy.

Conclusions:

  • A diverse range of intracorporeal lithotripters are available for urologists.
  • Selection depends on modality characteristics and specific urologist needs.