Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy: Experience of the Urology Department at the Oued Eddahab Agadir Military Hospital

Abstract

Introduction: Since its invention, extracorporeal lithotripsy has been the reference treatment for all stone locations and sizes. Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, we present our experience of 116 patients treated for urinary calculi by extracorporeal lithotripsy (DORNIER Sigma 3 MedTech) performed in the urology department of the oued eddahab Agadir military hospital between June 2020 and July 2022. Results: The average age of our patients was 51, with extremes ranging from 23 to 79, with males the most frequently affected. The number of sessions per patient varied from one to four, with an average of 2.5 sessions. There is no particular anatomical site for renal lithiasis. A single stone is enough to reveal the symptomatology of urinary lithiasis. Conclusion: Despite the relative simplicity of the technique and its low morbidity, the indication must be carefully considered, taking into account factors predictive of success and failure.