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New methods for the treatment of renal calculi : the St. Luke’s Hospital experience [PDF]

, 1989
The last decade has seen extraordinary advances in the management of urinary tract calculi. With the introduction of minimally invasive techniques, like percutaneus nephrolithotomy (PCN), and non-invasive ones, like extra-corporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Cutajar, L.
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Liver fibrosis after extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy of gallbladder stones - A case report [PDF]

, 1994
We encountered significant liver fibrosis in a healthy young patient undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstone disease. Twelve months prior to cholecystectomy the patient underwent multiple extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy ...
Bruining, H.A. (Hajo), Hamming, J.F. (Jaap), Hul, R.L. (René) van der, Plaisier, P.W., Toom, R. (Rene) den   +4 more
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Stone dust in endourology: a systematic review of its definition, management, and clinical impact

BJU International, Volume 136, Issue 2, Page 185-197, August 2025.
Objective To evaluate and synthesise the existing literature on stone dust (DUST) in endourology, focusing on its definition, creation methods, and removal techniques. Methods A comprehensive electronic literature search was conducted using the PubMed/Medline, Web Of Science, and Embase databases to identify reports published until October 2024.
Stefano Moretto, Alberto Quarà, Federico Zorzi, Alejandra Bravo‐Balado, Aideen Madden, Johan Cabrera, Mariela Corrales, Luigi Candela, Steeve Doizi, Frederic Panthier, Olivier Traxer   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prospective randomized comparison of a combined ultrasonic and pneumatic lithotrite with a standard ultrasonic lithotrite for percutaneous nephrolithotomy [PDF]

, 2008
PURPOSE: To compare the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a combined pneumatic and ultrasonic lithotrite (Lithoclast Ultra) and a standard ultrasonic lithotrite, (LUS-1) during percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Best, Sara, Hruby, Gregory W, Landman, Jaime, Lehman, Daniel S, Monga, Manoj, Phillips, Courtney, Venkatesh, Ramakrishna   +6 more
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The allium stent for the complex ureteral stricture‐deeper experience of a series case review

BJUI Compass, Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2025.
Abstract Background Allium stents are widely used in patients with ureteral stricture, with ongoing research continuously evaluating their clinical safety and efficacy. Objective This study aimed to describe our technique and report the outcomes of Allium stent in the treatment of refractory ureteral strictures.
Hanqi Lei, Yajiao Cui, Mengjun Huang, Donggen Jiang, Yamei Li, Jun Pang   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Huge hematoma following extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy leading to nephrectomy

Urology Case Reports
Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a noninvasive and relatively safe method for treating small urinary tract stones, however it may be accompanied with some important complications including hematoma.
Mehdi Dadpour, Jamal Sadr, Seyed Mohammad Hashem Montazeri, Mina Vishteh, Sina Poorsalimi, Hamidreza Samadpour   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in musculoskeletal disorders

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, 2012
The sources of shockwave generation include electrohydraulic, electromagnetic and piezoelectric principles. Electrohydraulic shockwaves are high-energy acoustic waves generated under water explosion with high voltage electrode.
Wang Ching-Jen
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Development of a new diagnostic device for extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy

, 2004
Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) is the leading technique for the non-invasive treatment of urinary stones. Thousands of ultrasound shocks are focused on the stones in order to break them into fragments small enough to be passed naturally by ...
Coleman, A.J., Fedele, F., Hurrell, A.M., Leighton, T.G., White, P.R.   +4 more
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Comparison of the Effects of Auditory and Visual Distraction on the Pain and Anxiety of Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy [PDF]

, 2020
Mostafa Roshanzadeh, Majid Shirani, Ali Tajabadi, F Mansori, Sareh Mohammadi   +4 more
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A pilot study evaluating the safety and efficacy of En‐bloc holmium laser enucleation of the prostate in patients with a history of radiation therapy or high intensity focused ultrasound for management of organ confined prostate cancer with review of the literature

BJUI Compass, Volume 6, Issue 7, July 2025.
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) in managing patients with a history of organ‐preserving treatments (OPT: Radiation Therapy – RT, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound ‐ HIFU) for Organ‐Confined Prostate Cancer (OC‐PCa).
Renil S. Titus, Ansh Bhatia, Joao G. Porto, Jean C. Daher, Adele Raymo, Maggie Meyreles, Archan Khandekar, Aravindh Rathinam, Jonathan Katz, Robert Marcovich, Hemendra N. Shah   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source