As these technologies improve the ability to clear stone fragments, Sivalingam says they are also raising the standard clinicians set for their procedures. Rather than simply achieving a traditional definition of stone-free status, clinicians increasingly have the ability to pursue more complete stone clearance and minimize residual stone burden.
“We’re still trying to get that perfect technology that renders patients stone free, but our standards, our personal standards, have increased, and the ability to clear stones for our patients have also improved with these technologies,” he concluded.
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