[net.med] Kidney stones: recent advances in removal - query

rwh@aesat.UUCP (Russell Herman) (05/02/84)

I've been reading over the past few years of advancements in removing kidney
stones. One, a technique developed in Germany, uses ultra?infra?sound. Others
involve advances in basketing and/or laser use, which enable small incisions
to be used. Does anyone know if these techniques are in use in N. America,
and by what physicians/hospitals? I'm facing my fourth operation in seven
years, this time for a stone lodged within the kidney. Rapid response by E-mail
would be greatly appreciated.
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