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Why should a urologist choose the Siemens LITHOSKOP?
What are the Key Features of LITHOSKOP?
What does one-time patient positioning stand for?
How can the system be controlled?
Which shockwave technology is used in LITHOSKOP?
What makes Pulso superior to other shockwave systems?
Can endoscopic images be viewed on LITHOSKOP?
Why should a urologist choose the Siemens LITHOSKOP?
With LITHOSKOP® Siemens presents a unique solution to improve productivity in urology. The new highly efficient shockwave technology, the flexible shockwave head with one-time patient positioning together with the multifunctional and fully digital use of the system are all targeted to improve productivity in urology. With LITHOSKOP efficiency and workflow optimization reach new levels.
What are the Key Features of LITHOSKOP?
LITHOSKOP offers:
What does one-time patient positioning stand for?
One-time patient positioning is the main feature of LITHOSKOP. Due to the flexible shockwave head which is mounted on an isocentric C-arm and moves in two undertable and an overtable position it is the system that adapts to the patient. The patient has to be positioned only once in a comfortable supine position. Even when changing between interventions (e.g. from endoscopy to lithotripsy), the patient always remains on his back. There are no repositionings any more, all stones are treated supine. Anesthesia also remains at one end of the table for any intervention. Thanks to the extensive table movement and the ergonomic X-ray system design the physician has unrestricted patient access from all sides. Also the anesthetist easily accesses the patient’s head.
Why is the table so special?
The LITHOSKOP table convinces with its low access height for enhanced patient comfort and offers a maximum patient weight of 203 kg (448 lbs). The special ESWL cut-outs allow the easy positioning of the shockwave head in all directions. The patients’ perineum is always at the table’s perineal end – repositioning is no longer necessary, even between different interventions or after auxiliary treatments. The extensive travel ranges, the isocentric Trendelenburg tilting of +/- 15° as well as individual height adjustments allow for optimized working conditions. A mounting height of approximately 70 cm (27 inches) allows easy access for the patient. Also the anesthetist easily accesses the patient because of the ergonomic table design. Of course LITHOSKOP also offers a comprehensive range of table accessories.
How can the system be controlled?
All system functions can be directly controlled with the central and ergonomic hand control with color display. Thanks to its intuitive tab cards, the user easily steers the movement of the table, the X-ray and shockwave C-arm as well as all shockwave parameters. Also the X-ray and shockwave release is done with the hand control. In addition, all system functionalities can be controlled via the ergonomic footswitch.
The control console in a separate room with two flatscreen monitors and the second hand control allows for radiation-free operation.
Which shockwave technology is used in LITHOSKOP?
LITHOSKOP offers a new highly efficient electromagnetic shockwave system: Pulso. Clinical studies proved high disintegration and low retreatment rates. Almost all stones were disintegrated in the first session. Pulso offers a very long lifetime of 1.5 million shocks. The penetration depth of 16 cm (6.3 inches) and an increased shockwave focus enable effective treatment even for larger patients. 38 power levels allow for individual treatment. Side effects are reduced to a minimum.
What makes Pulso superior to other shockwave systems?
The great advantage of Pulso is the unique combination of high energy level, large focus and low energy density – all leading to high stone disintegration rates with low retreatment rates. Extensive clinical tests are the proof. Pulso also offers 38 different energy levels for an individual therapy of almost every type of stone and has a very long lifetime of 1.5 million shocks.
What about image quality?
LITHOSKOP offers a high performance X-ray generator, a high-quality image intensifier, and a high resolution true 1K2 digital imaging chain for outstanding image quality. All components are based on innovative Siemens technology renowned for quality and reliability. Features like Pulsed Fluoroscopy and CAREVISION allow for intelligent dose reduction. The 17” flat screen color monitors on the system’s flexible monitor arm and at the control console display all clinical information in brilliant quality.
Can endoscopic images be viewed on LITHOSKOP?
Yes. LITHOSKOP is equipped with an integrated endointerface that allows the connection with all common endoscopic equipment. The modules are placed on LITHOSKOP’s endoscopy shelf behind the system’s column (like UROSKOP Access) and the live sequences are directly transmitted to the right LITHOSKOP monitor. All necessary information is always in the physician’s field of view.
What is LithoReport?
LithoReport is the dedicated software from Siemens for lithotripsy that allows detailed and automatic reporting of the entire treatment. The patient data are retrieved from the hospital archive. All new information such as stone size and location, anaesthesia data, and the automatically transferred energy and shockwave values are then saved with one click and can be retrieved at any time. Result: All patient, therapy and imaging data are immediately saved in one system and thus available at any time for evaluations and studies.
Does LITHOSKOP offer full DICOM-functionality?
Yes. LITHOSKOP is fully DICOM compatible and supports all functions like DICOM storage, query/retrieve, storage commitment, print, worklist management and MPPS.
Which applications can be covered with LITHOSKOP?
The system can be used for multiple indications, thus ensuring maximum utilization of the system. The wide spectrum covers:
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