University of Wisconsin Department of Urology Department Chair Dr. Stephen Nakada joined BackTable Urology podcast host Dr. Jose Silva to discuss indications for and benefits of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL).
Drs. Nakada and Silva begin the program by describing ideal candidates for ESWL. Dr. Nakada then discusses contraindications to the treatment and alternative approaches before walking through his ESWL technique. The two also discuss why ureteroscopy has eclipsed ESWL and imaging for kidney stones. The episode concludes with their post-procedural recommendations.
Listen to Dr. Nakada Discuss Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)