Results of EDAP lithotriptor treatment of kidney stones in our first fifty patients.

We report the results of the treatment of the first 50 patients with the EDAP lithotriptor at our center. The EDAP is a second generation lithotriptor that employs ultrasound imaging and piezo-electric energy stone fragmentation. Seventy-six percent of patients had kidney stones completely eliminated or residual no greater than 3 mL.

Initial EDAP LT-01 lithotripsy group experience in the United States.

The initial United States cooperative experience with the EDAP LT-01 second generation piezoelectric extracorporeal shock wave lithotriptor using ultrasonic guidance is presented. Particular to the machine are lack of radiation exposure, no need for anesthesia, a purely outpatient procedure, no electrocardiographic problems, a high degree of safety and a paucity of complications. The equipment is described briefly.