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[Modulith SL 20. One-year urologic experience with a lithotripter of the third generation]
R W Schlick1, M H Djamilian, E P Allhoff
1Zentrum Chirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover.
Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|March 1, 1994
Summary
The MODULITH SL20 lithotripter effectively disintegrates 70% of ureteral stones. While powerful for urinary stones, its prototype showed limitations with upper ureteral and kidney stones due to localization challenges.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Medical Device Technology
Context:
- The MODULITH SL20 is a modern lithotripter integrating on-line ultrasound and optional X-ray.
- It is designed for multipurpose stone disintegration and various urological applications.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the MODULITH SL20 lithotripter for stone disintegration.
- To assess its performance across different stone locations and types.
Summary:
- The MODULITH SL20 achieved a 70% disintegration rate for mid and distal ureteral stones.
- The prototype showed reduced efficacy for upper ureteral and nephrolithiasis, potentially due to the lack of on-line X-ray localization.
- An overall disintegration rate of 77% was observed in preselected patients.
Impact:
- Highlights the MODULITH SL20's potential as a sophisticated and powerful lithotripter.
- Identifies areas for improvement, particularly in stone localization for challenging cases.
- Suggests the device's versatility for treating urinary, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreatic stones, as well as sialolithiasis.