Abstract

RUIZ MARCELLAN, Francisco Javier  and  IBARZ SERVIO, Luis. The history of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy in Spain. Arch. Esp. Urol. [online]. 2007, vol.60, n.8, pp.1003-1008. ISSN 0004-0614.

We give a historical outline of urinary lithiasis with emphasis in the alternative therapeutic options to surgery. We expose the previous steps that led to the birth of extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and its implementation in our country.

Keywords : Renal lithiasis; Lithotripsy; Shock waves; History of Urology.

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