Our hospital will begin treatment (urology) using an extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy device from October 1, 2006.

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

ESWL is a treatment that focuses shock waves from an external device onto urinary stones to break them up.

The Dornier Delta II is Dornier Medtec's latest crushing device and has excellent stone crushing effects.

Image of treatment

Patients will receive shockwave therapy while lying face up on a bed for approximately 30 minutes to an hour.
The procedure is performed without anesthesia, so if you have no other illnesses besides urinary stones and are in good health, the treatment can be done on an outpatient basis.

Stone before fragmentation

Stone after fragmentation

For more details, please consult your doctor during your consultation.