The alternating bidirectional versus the standard approach during shock wave lithotripsy for upper lumbar ureteric stones: a randomized controlled trial

ConclusionStone disintegration and SFR after the first SWL session are higher when using the alternating bidirectional approach for upper lumbar ureteric stones at the expense of longer procedural duration.Trial registrationClinicalTrials identifier (ID: NCT03243682), clinicaltrials.gov
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research