Ultrasound in endourology

Citation
T. Frede et al., Ultrasound in endourology, J ENDOUROL, 15(1), 2001, pp. 3-16
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF ENDOUROLOGY
ISSN journal
08927790 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
3 - 16
Database
ISI
SICI code
0892-7790(200102)15:1<3:UIE>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Ultrasonography was first used as a therapeutic aid in endourology in the e arly 1970s, Since that time, ultrasound has played an important role, and n owadays, interventional ultrasonography is an established procedure in urol ogy. Procedures on the kidney, bladder, and prostate, which require differe nt puncture techniques, are performed under ultrasound guidance. Today, ext racorporeal shockwaves for the treatment of stones and Peyronie's disease a re applied under ultrasonic control. Furthermore, high-intensity focused ul trasound (HIFU) is used experimentally for the treatment of renal tumors an d, clinically, for the treatment of prostate cancer. In urologic emergencie s, diagnostic and interventional ultrasonography is an important tool, Inte rventional ultrasound in urology has become an outstanding tool for the pla nning and performance of a variety of procedures, and every urologist shoul d be able to use these technologies.