Lithotripters Trilogy and ShockPulse-SE show efficacy for stones

In a recent trial comparing the efficacy of Trilogy and ShockPulse-SE lithotripters used in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), investigators found that both devices are highly efficient and serve as notable advancements in stone-removal technologies, although fewer device malfunctions were reported when the Trilogy device was utilized. “For harder, more aggressive stones, I'm more likely to use the Trilogy based on the results of the study. If I have a softer, easier stone, I prefer the lightness of the ShockPulse," said lead study investigator Amy E. Krambeck, MD.