Limitations of Current Kidney Stone Treatments
Several kidney stone treatments exist, but no minimally invasive treatment option easily and reliably removes all dust and stone fragments. This often leads to continued pain, infection, stone re-growth, and the need for a second procedure.1-3
Ureteroscopy (URS) with Laser Lithotripsy
Laser lithotripsy is used to break up stones and fragments are then removed with a basket or left to be passed through the urinary tract.
Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL)
Shock waves are used to break kidney stones into smaller fragments that can be passed through the urinary tract.
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL)
Surgical procedure that involves creating an incision in the patient’s back to directly access and remove large or complex kidney stones.
