Chinese expert consensus on extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy(ESWL)is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment method for upper urinary tract stones.Considering the existing issues in the application of ESWL in the country,in order to further standardize the therapeutic procedures of ESWL,the Calculi Group of Chinese Urology Associ-ation and Chinese Urolithiasis Consortium have organized domestic experts to evaluate and summarize the latest research findings both domestically and internationally,referencing high-level evidence-based literature.Combi-ning this with clinical practice experience,this expert consensus has been developed through thorough discussions.