Emerging Technologies in Lithotripsy

Tim Large; Amy E Krambeck

doi:10.1016/j.ucl.2018.12.012

Emerging Technologies in Lithotripsy

Urol Clin North Am. 2019 May;46(2):215-223. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2018.12.012. Epub 2019 Mar 4.

Authors

Tim Large¹, Amy E Krambeck²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Urology, Indiana University, Methodist Hospital, 1801 Senate Boulevard, Suite 220, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
² Department of Urology, Indiana University, Methodist Hospital, 1801 Senate Boulevard, Suite 220, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA. Electronic address: gecoots@gmail.com.

PMID: 30961855
DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2018.12.012

Abstract

This comprehensive review updates the advances in extracorporeal lithotripsy, including improvements in external shockwave lithotripsy and innovations in ultrasound based lithotripsy, such as burst wave lithotripsy, ultrasonic propulsion, and histotripsy. Advances in endoscopic technology and training have changed the surgical approach to nephrolithiasis; however, improvements and innovations in extracorporeal lithotripsy maintain its status as an excellent option in appropriately selected patients.

Keywords: Burst wave lithotripsy; Fragmentation; Histotripsy; Lithotripsy; Urinary calculi; Urolithiasis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

High-Energy Shock Waves / therapeutic use
Humans
Inventions
Kidney Calculi / surgery
Lithotripsy / instrumentation*
Lithotripsy / methods*
Microbubbles / therapeutic use
Patient Selection
Urinary Calculi / surgery*