Etymology
Lithotripsy comes from the Greek words:
Meaning
Lithotripsy refers to the medical procedure used to break up and remove stones from the urinary tract, usually the kidneys or bladder.
Origin
The term lithotripsy was first used by German physician Georg Adolf Donders in 1844 to describe the use of high-frequency sound waves to break up kidney stones. However, the first successful use of lithotripsy was not until 1876 by French surgeon Jean Civiale, who used a metal rod to crush a bladder stone.
Modern Usage
Today, lithotripsy is a widely used minimally invasive procedure performed using various methods, including:
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