Results of extracorporeal lithotripsy by Storz Modulith SLX in Viet Duc hospital

ABSTRACT

From June 1996 to August 2000, we have prospectively followed 687 patients (476 renal stones, 224 ureteral stones) who underwent extracorporeal shock lithotripsy on a Storz-Modulith SLX in Viet Duc hospital. The member of stone - free cases in one session were achieved in 325 patients (46.4%). The effectiveness quotient, EQ was 62%. There were no severe complications, 12 patients underwent further operations and other thirty have had stone fragments to be removed by ureteroscopy. The success rates depend on following strick indications and improving performance on technical management on lithotriptor.