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SAN DIEGO – Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) is currently testing a new device recently approved by the FDA which seems to remove kidney stones 30-40% faster than older devices.
The device, which is manufactured by Boston Scientific, employs two different ways of fragmenting and removing large kidney stones.
“Having access to this new capability allows the urology team at NMCSD to treat complex stones more efficiently,” said Urology department head, Cmdr. Sean Stroup. “These advances may translate in to shorter operative times for patients, shorter hospital stays and more complete stone removal, which could prevent the need for additional operations.”
The new lithoclast employs both ballistic and ultrasonic capabilities, which means technicians are able to go from breaking up larger masses to breaking up smaller masses without having to use a new machine. Coupled with a monitor to provide visual feedback to the surgeon, Stroup says the feedback and variability of the device is a key element to improving resident training and patient safety.
“For residents and staff,” Stroup said, “this means we are able to offer the most advanced stone treatment currently available for kidney stone removal.”
Stroup also said device and operating room setup was more efficient with the new device, and the ability to use a single probe with a larger diameter would reduce waste.
Dr. Stroup is the first of our providers to use this device, said Maria Stahl, the business manager for the Urology and Neurosurgery departments at NMCSD. “After researching, Dr. Stroup determined a trial and evaluation period was warranted, as the research showed promise that this could greatly reduce the time associated with removing kidney stones.”
For more information on Naval Medical Center San Diego, visit, www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcsd/Pages/default.aspx, www.facebook.com/nmcsd or www.twitter.com/NMC_SD.
| Date Taken: | 11.30.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 12.03.2018 13:23 |
| Story ID: | 302042 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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