Extracorporeal Lithotripsy Unit

Extracorporeal lithotripsy for urinary stones is successfully performed on patients worldwide. It has been proven to be a safe and effective method which, when applied with proper indications by specialized physicians, achieves very high success rates. It can be repeated multiple times on the same kidney or ureter without impairing the organ’s function.

The advanced lithotripsy system at Therapis General Hospital can localize stones using either fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance, allowing its use even in children without exposing them to radiation. Patients are discharged immediately after the procedure.

The state-of-the-art extracorporeal lithotripter STORZ MODULITH SLX-F2 features:

• The most advanced electromagnetic shock wave generator, delivering the highest power/pressure (150 MPa), making it one of the most powerful lithotripsy systems available.
• A wide range of energy settings (26 levels) for precise treatment control and excellent consistency in energy delivery from shock to shock.
• The most accurate and safest coaxial (in-line) stone localization system, using both fluoroscopic and ultrasound guidance.
• The most comfortable and safest treatment position for patients, particularly beneficial for smaller individuals and children.
• No need to reposition the patient’s head when treating stones on either the right or left side.
• The largest effective focal depth, 180 mm at the focal center, greater than that of most lithotripters.
• The largest treatment head diameter, helping to minimize pain during the procedure.
• Automatic focusing system (LithoPosR), reducing the required radiation dose.
• A dual air-cushion system that removes water from the treatment head during fluoroscopy, further minimizing radiation exposure to the patient.