Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy Department

We have created an ultra-modern department for treating urinary lithiasis, using the state-of-the-art extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy system Modulith SLX F2 >>CONNECT<<.

Urolithiasis is one of the most common diseases of the urinary tract.

The risk of developing symptomatic lithiasis has been estimated at 10-12% on average.

The women-to-men ratio is 3:1, while the age range is between 20 and 44 years, with the highest prevalence being between 35 and 45 years. The causes of lithiasis beyond heredity can be related to diet and lifestyle in general, with metabolic syndrome (obesity - hypertension, etc.) playing a significant role.

The symptoms include: severe pain, colic, and complications, such as kidney rupture, urinary retention, declining renal function, urinary tract infection – urosepsis.

Up until 1983, there were not many options for the treatment of lithiasis other than open surgery. However, with the advent of the procedure of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, things changed radically.

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy embodies the concept of non-invasive medical treatment. Through the implementation of the procedure, 80-90% of kidney stones are cured. In the majority of cases one session/treatment is enough, and there is almost no need for painkillers or anesthesia. A short hospital stay is required and success rates are high. IASO General Clinic has developed a state-of-the-art hybrid center for the treatment of urinary tract lithiasis. In a specially designed space, all the modern trends are brought together, both in terms of the functionality of the department and the comfortable and safe treatment of our patients. It is staffed with specialized medical and nursing personnel, providing even complete treatment of lithiasis, both in terms of prevention, diagnosis and monitoring, as well as treatment of the disease. (Medical Council of Lithiasis).

The latest generation Modulith SLX F2 >>CONNECT<< extracorporeal lithotripter, which is the only one in Greece, is the flagship of the department and presents comparative advantages over the obsolete equipment:

greater focal depth
large head surface
advanced stone detection/targeting system with digital analysis of radiological and ultrasound examinations

The treatment is performed without anesthesia and is actually painless. It lasts about 1 hour and the patient returns home the same day. Its preparation requires: light diet, avoidance of carbonated - alcoholic beverages, discontinuation of anticoagulation.

Tests required: urine culture, kidney - ureter - bladder X-ray, ultrasound or CT scan of the kidney - bladder. For those cases that cannot be treated with extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, we provide complete and comprehensive interventional endourological treatment.

For this purpose, the extracorporeal lithotripter bed is transformed into a surgical table, providing the surgical team with all the necessary means to perform any endoscopic operation. Our department is equipped with the most advanced endoscopic equipment (laser system, etc.)

IASO General Clinic has a contract with EOPYY and collaborates with all Greek and the largest foreign insurance companies.

Staff

Director

CHRISTOFIS IOANNIS

Associates