Electrohydraulic lithotripsy system

Definition

An assembly of devices that uses plasma-induced shock waves for the intracorporeal fragmentation of stones (calculi) found in the kidney, ureter, and bladder. It typically comprises a generator-powered probe which fires energy pulses at the stone's centre while the probe is irrigated with a saline solution. The collapse of the resulting plasma bubble causes a hydraulic shock that fragments the stone into several pieces which can then be removed using surgical instruments (e.g., a grasping instrument or stone basket).

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2026-06-04 19:44:10