LithotripsyAcademy

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[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

“What would you say to a urologist who thinks ESWL is outdated?”
It is a provocative question, but also an important one.
In this short Lithotripsy Academy Expert Voices video, @EndoLuminalEndo shares his perspective on how ESWL should be viewed in modern stone management.

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

The 4 Stages of ESWL: Personalised Ramping
A structured approach to SWL:
-Renal Safety
-Stone Sensing
-Fragmentation
-Dusting

https://t.co/fENNVlvMjs

@EndoLuminalEndo @uroksarica @sameerparmar @steffiyuen @DrPNMaheshwari @endouroacademy

[Daron Smith @EndoLuminalEndo]

My Dusting vs Fragmenting post from 2017…

Now back to 2026 / the future: same thoughts for SWL. Watch this nice (and short) video from @lithoacademy to explain

@uroksarica @DrPNMaheshwari @sameerparmar @steffiyuen

@DrJohnDenstedt @therealcchaussy

https://t.co/CXAWrYeoT9

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Why join Lithotripsy Academy?
@EndoLuminalEndo , shares why dedicated education, practical experience & international collaboration matter in advancing SWL.
Watch his perspective & discover
https://t.co/Vc52uZUjKi
@uroksarica @steffiyuen @DrPNMaheshwari @sameerparmar

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

SWL patient education, now in 7 languages. 🌍

Physicians and SWL teams can share the Lithotripsy Academy Patient Section with patients to help them understand kidney stones, SWL treatment, preparation, recovery and follow-up.

🔗 https://t.co/5Ruen9Q1dr

[Kemal SARICA @uroksarica]

Either LOWER or UPPER ureter. Successful disintegration of stones with"Modulith SLK inline lithotriptor"in only ONE session. GL's based indications are clear and many cases are undergoing risky URS proc. without having the chance of SWL. SWL is not dead still active and alive!!

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Another encouraging learner testimonial from Lithotripsy Academy.
Mr Zahir Kadar, NHS Leicester, after completing our Basic of Anatomy, focus on SWL courses

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

A message from Prof. @uroksarica , Chair of Lithotripsy Academy.

His perspective reflects the vision behind the Academy: bringing experience, evidence and practical education together to help advance the practice of #SWL.

🎥 Watch his message.

🔗 https://t.co/Ba9JxQ2mmz

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐖𝐋 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬.

📈 Ramping Card
✅ Pre-SWL Checklist
📘 Patient Aftercare Handout

Created to support safer, more structured and practical shock wave lithotripsy care.

https://t.co/DWIk5XSghw

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Personalised SWL Course: https://t.co/tjpufqYOgH

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Our first learner testimonial!

On our Personalised Shock Wave Lithotripsy course:

“Completing this course completely shifted my perspective… there is no one-size-fits-all setting.”
https://t.co/Ba9JxQ2mmz
@uroksarica @EndoLuminalEndo @sameerparmar @steffiyuen @DrPNMaheshwari

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

How doesShock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) work?

Focusedshoc waves are directed at selected kidney stones to helpfragment theminto smaller pieces that maypass through theurinary tract.

: https://t.co/PguAPqUMzJ
@KemalSarica @DaronSmith @SteffiYuen @PankajMaheshwari @DrSameerParmar

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Should anticoagulants be stopped before ureteric ESWL
Our expert panel discusses how to balance bleeding risk with the risk of interrupting anticoagulant therapy

https://t.co/HsJRSRKvI8

@uroksarica @EndoLuminalEndo @DrPNMaheshwari @steffiyuen @sameerparmar

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Learn SWL systematically with Lithotripsy Academy. Expert courses, clinical tips & resources for urologists, urotechnologists & learners. https://t.co/sLkW0P8NOE #SWL #Urology #LithotripsyAcademy

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

JJ stent before ESWL: routine or selective?
Our international expert panel discusses whether patients should be stented before shock wave lithotripsy and when it may actually be necessary.
@uroksarica @EndoLuminalEndo @DrPNMaheshwari @steffiyuen
Watch the
https://t.co/FPFAYZYnGN

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗦𝗪𝗟: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘁?
A short expert discussion featuring
@uroksarica @EndoLuminalEndo @DrPNMaheshwari
@sameerparmar
Watch the 3-minute Q&A
https://t.co/OPonZCsNP2
How do you manage pain during ESWL in your centre?

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

𝗨𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗪𝗟.

The technology matters, but so does the skill of the person operating it.

We have created dedicated training to help SWL professionals sharpen those skills.

https://t.co/rn25LkcGh1

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

A specialised initiative of @endouroacademy works in official scientific collaboration with 𝗜𝗔𝗨 and 𝗦𝗘𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗦.
Together, we support global knowledge exchange and education aligned with current evidence and international practice in stone disease.
https://t.co/Vc52uZUjKi

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Stop building SWL protocols from memory. Our Protocol Generator factors stone size, density, location + BMI to give you a personalized plan in seconds.
https://t.co/o0PHkWSLBE
@uroksarica @EndoLuminalEndo @steffiyuen @DrPNMaheshwari @sameerparmar

[LithotripsyAcademy @lithoacademy]

Treating a hypertensive patient with SWL? Blood pressure control before/during the procedure isn't optional — it changes your risk profile. Full clinical tip
https://t.co/o1nuklRHzU