Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Uses High-Energy Shock Waves To Break Up Kidney Stones And Fragments

 

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is a noninvasive procedure that breaks up kidney stones into smaller pieces. It is done under local, regional or general anesthesia and is less invasive than surgery. It can be performed in the office with a machine called a lithotripter. This is a machine that generates shock waves and is focused on the kidney stone or stones using X-ray or ultrasound. The shock waves break up the stones into small particles that can pass spontaneously in urine. This treatment can significantly reduce the need for surgical procedures. It also reduces hospital stays and costs.

Doctors may recommend Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy as part of the treatment plan in case of a large or very hard kidney stone that is blocking the flow of urine or causing pain or severe discomfort. It can also be used to treat smaller stones that are stuck in the ureter.

This procedure is safe for most people, as there are some restrictions and precautions. The procedure cannot be performed for pregnant patients as the shock waves and X-rays could harm the fetus.

The lithotripsy procedure is usually done by a urologist who is a medical specialist in the urinary tract. They will recommend a treatment depending on a number of factors, such as the size and location of kidney stone or stones, age and general health, any other medical conditions.

Many people experience pain when kidney stones form and then move through the urinary tract. If the kidney stone is large or if it becomes stuck in a ureter this can cause health problems and may require surgery to remove the stone. Kidney stone treatment with shock wave lithotripsy can break the stones into small pieces so they can pass through the body more easily. It can also help reduce symptoms and prevent complications caused by the passing of kidney stones.

During Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy, the shock waves are delivered through a lithotripter that is equipped with a coupling agent and an electrode. The lithotripter uses an electromagnetic generator, electrohydraulic or piezoelectric, to produce shock waves. The shock waves are delivered to the lithotripsy site through the coupling agent, which is a medium that is acoustically similar to the body and therefore does not interact with tissues that have a different acoustic impedance, such as stones. Depending on the type of lithotripsy machine, shock wave generators are either electrohydraulic or piezoelectric.

Dornier MedTech gained approval from CE and the US FDA for their new Nautilis urology table, in May 2022. The Nautilus has reimagined the urology table with keeping the patients, hospitals and the urologist in mind.

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