Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) has become an increasingly popular treatment option to manage gall and kidney stones since its inception in the late 20th century. It is favored over surgical removal due ...

Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy (ULL) is a medical procedure that breaks up kidney stones lodged in a ureter. Ureters are the tubes that connect your kidneys and bladder. Kidney stones affect ...

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What is Lithotripsy or Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)? Lithotripsy is a process that uses acoustic or high intensity sound waves (called shock waves) to break stones in the kidney, ...

Kidney stones are hard deposits made from minerals such as calcium or waste products such as uric acid. They start small in your kidneys but can grow bigger as more minerals stick to them. Kidney ...

Spectrumedics Medical (hereinafter "Spectrumedics") is pleased to announce that its Sonico-CX Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System ...

Q: Which Doctor Should I Consult for ESWL or Lithotripsy? A: Consult Urologist if you need ESWL or lithotripsy or treatment for stones in the urinary tract. A: Once the treatment is done, there maybe ...

During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It's better for the patient if urologists ...

The demand for lithotripsy procedures is expected to increase in the coming years. This expected increase is supported by a review of the Global Lithotripsy Devices Market. It is forecasted to grow at ...

Balloon lithotripsy better prepared severely calcified lesions for stenting compared with conventional techniques, based on results of intravascular imaging in the small, 200-person BALI trial. Among ...

Sonico-CX provides a safe and effective option for treating calcified coronary lesions.SINGAPORE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrumedics Medical (hereinafter "Spectrumedics") is pleased ...