This course focuses on the principles and practical application of ultrasound-guided Shock Wave Lithotripsy (SWL) with special emphasis on outline imaging and isocentric targeting techniques. It is designed to help clinicians and ESWL operators perform accurate, radiation-free or radiation-reduced stone targeting during SWL procedures.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to visualize renal and ureteric stones using real-time ultrasound, interpret stone outlines, and maintain precise isocentric alignment throughout treatment. The course covers patient positioning, probe handling, respiratory motion management, and common imaging challenges encountered during ultrasound-guided SWL.
By integrating theory with clinical workflow, this course highlights how ultrasound guidance improves targeting accuracy, enhances treatment safety, and supports consistent clinical outcomes. Practical tips for troubleshooting difficult cases and optimizing daily SWL practice are included.
This course is ideal for urologists, ESWL operators, technicians, and trainees who want to strengthen their ultrasound imaging skills and adopt best practices for modern, imaging-guided SWL.
Topics of Course
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00:30
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Mastering US guided SWL
00:37
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Basic transducer movement
03:25
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Pre learning tip
00:26
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Patient position
00:23
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Free hand scanning
00:36
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Patient alignment with lithotripter
00:53
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Understanding cross hair movement
00:37
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Ultrasound Zone labeling
00:27
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Left zone table movement
00:10
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Right zone table movement
00:10
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Lower zone table movement
00:10
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Upper zone table movement
00:11
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Advance zone classification
01:09
Your Instructor
Lithotripsy Academy is a dedicated educational platform focused on advancing knowledge and clinical practice in shockwave lithotripsy and urolithiasis management.
All courses on this platform are conceptualized, structured, and designed by Dr. Sameer Parmar, with over two decades of experience in shockwave lithotripsy. His work is centered on translating clinical experience, scientific evidence, and real-world practice into structured, practical learning.
Select courses are further enriched through collaboration with invited international faculty, bringing diverse clinical perspectives and global expertise into the learning experience.
Each course reflects a carefully curated blend of evidence-based guidelines and expert clinical insight, ensuring that learners gain not only knowledge, but also a deeper understanding of decision-making in real-world practice.
