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Endoscopy 1969; 1(2): 63-67
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1098080
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Electric lithotripsy, a new method for transurethral treatment of bladder stones[*]

H. -J. Reuter
  • Urologische Privatklinik Stuttgart (Dr. med. Hans-Joachim Reuter)
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Publication Date:
08 December 2008 (online)

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Summary

Electric lithotripsy is normally superior to the conventional method. The treatment in this way is simpler, faster to be done and is also more convenient to the patient.

However, it must be applied carefully to avoid electrical accidents.

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Electric lithotripsy - bladder stones - ureteral stones - prostatectomy - cryosurgery

1 Lectured in San Francisco at the convention of the American Urological Association, May 15th 1969.

1 Lectured in San Francisco at the convention of the American Urological Association, May 15th 1969.

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