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Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy using a new, compact and portable unit
C Servadio1, P Livne, H Winkler
1Department of Urology, Beilinson Medical Center, Petah Tiqva, Israel.
The Journal of Urology
|April 1, 1988
Summary
A new portable shock wave lithotriptor offers excellent results for upper urinary tract calculi treatment. This cost-effective device has shown no complications in 37 patients, with ongoing positive outcomes in further trials.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Devices
- Nephrology
Background:
- Kidney stones (calculi) in the upper urinary tract are a common condition.
- Traditional lithotripsy methods can be costly and less accessible.
- The need for portable and affordable treatment options is significant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel, compact, and portable shock wave lithotriptor.
- To assess the treatment outcomes for patients with upper urinary tract calculi using this new device.
Main Methods:
- The study involved 37 patients with various upper urinary tract calculi.
- A total of 40 treatments were administered using the new shock wave lithotriptor.
- Data on treatment results and complications were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Excellent treatment results were achieved in all 37 patients.
- No complications were reported during or after the procedures.
- The portable lithotriptor demonstrated high effectiveness in breaking down kidney stones.
Conclusions:
- The new compact, inexpensive, portable shock wave lithotriptor is a highly effective and safe treatment option.
- This device represents a significant advancement in managing upper urinary tract calculi.
- Further treatments at multiple centers confirm the device's promising clinical utility.