– Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is one of the greatest steps forward that modern medicine has taken and has revolutionised treatment of reno-ureteral stones. The authors describe their first two years of experience in using a lithotriptor which, together with other surgical and endoscopic procedures, has enabled them to deal with all problems related to renal stone therapy. Three hundred and twenty sessions were carried out, 65% for renal stones and 35% ureteral. Stones in the kidney and upper ureter were crushed in 93.7% of cases and in the pelvic ureter in 59%. A second ESWL session was needed for 6 patients. No significant complications were encountered.
