Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ureteroscopy are associated with similar stone clearance rates in children, but morbidity is less with SWL, according to a new study. Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and ...

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 ...

Shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) is the only noninvasive method for stone removal. Once considered as a primary option for the treatment of virtually all stones, SWL is now recognized to have important ...

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A recent paper published in The Journal of Urology describes a new technique that enables fragmentation of stones in vitro using focused ultrasound pulses, similar to those used for imaging. Adam ...