Talk:Lithotriptor

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Just what will the doctor do to me if he uses a lithotriptor?

Article neglects use of lasers in lithotripsy. (see here --Shadeofblue 21:15, 7 Jan 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Frequency

Knowing the frequency this uses would be nice. Vimescarrot 17:37, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

3000 shock waves in half an hour --> 100 per minute. --84.164.252.28 11:18, 7 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Misconception?

The article on gallstones state that it is a common misconception that ESWL is used to remove gallstones, whereas the very first sentence in this article state ESWL is indeed used to this purpose. Anyone knows the truth?

I am by no means a doctor, but I personally have had both gallstones and kidney stones and as a result of the gallstones I had my gall bladder removed. No one ever even mentioned this procedure. I had never even heard of it until my urologist instructed me to have it done next Wednesday for my kidney stones. I will write back and let you all know how it feels.75.67.60.74 11:46, 2 June 2007 (UTC)Alicia N.

I've read that ESWL for gallstones isn't used much because they usually come back quickly and gallbladder removal is usually a better option, (don't have the source, though). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.45.193.74 (talk) 19:55, 16 May 2008 (UTC)