Category
Urology Therapeutic
Typical Use
Fragment urinary stones noninvasively using focused shock waves.
Description
A noninvasive device that generates focused acoustic shock waves transmitted through the body to fragment renal or ureteral calculi into passable fragments, offering an outpatient treatment option for selected stone sizes and locations with minimal anesthesia requirements. Patient selection, stone composition, and anatomic considerations influence success rates, and adjunctive measures such as stent placement may be used to facilitate fragment passage. Postprocedure monitoring for pain, hematuria, and stone clearance is required, and repeat sessions or alternative interventions may be necessary for refractory stones.