Practicals · Urology · Endourology and image-guided procedures
Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (SWL)
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- NMC Annexure 2: observed/assisted 10, performed 20; DrNB competency: able to perform
- Also called
- ESWL
Videos and resources
- VideoHow Has ESWL Changed Over the Years? | Dr. Pankaj Maheshwari0:56
- VideoRemoval of kidney stones: SWL2:28
- +44 more links
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“SWL for kidney stones” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 29)
“Be able to use ESWL and manage complications arising out of its application.” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 23)
“b. Use Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy for the treatment of urolithiasis” ( NMC DM/MCh guidelines, page 7)
“Surgery-PCNC, Intracanopy, Cystoscopy, ESWL” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 9)