The Rock of Ages: Stones Have Stood the Test of Time!



Fig. 4.1
Dornier HM1 (Courtesy of Dornier MedTech)






Conclusion


Treatment of urinary stones changed drastically over the centuries, from ancient medical treatment and primitive dangerous surgery to the sophisticated open surgery and latest minimally invasive procedures. New technological advances, targeted research and inquisitive minds will certainly lead to the future discovery of new and even less invasive methods of stone treatment.

Nov 27, 2016 | Posted by in NEPHROLOGY | Comments Off on The Rock of Ages: Stones Have Stood the Test of Time!

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