New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash
But now there is an even better method to crush kidney stones, and Israel is one of only about 11 countries around the world that have the new technology.
Israel's Shaare Zedek Medical Center is among just 11 countries globally to employ a groundbreaking new robot for kidney stone removal. The innovative ILY robot system, developed by French company STERLAB, offers surgeons precise, stable control over uroscopes during delicate procedures. Unlike traditional lithotripsy, which used water-based shock waves, the ILY robot utilizes a laser to directly target kidney stones without causing splashing or damaging surrounding tissue.
The robotic system allows surgeons to operate in a more comfortable ergonomic position, reducing physical strain and radiation exposure. Dr. Ilan Kafka, director of the endourology unit at Shaare Zedek, has successfully performed several surgeries using the new technology. Kidney stones affect about 10% of the global population, with higher rates in hot regions like the Middle East due to dehydration risks.
The ILY robot system joins other cutting-edge technologies at Shaare Zedek, including an AI-based treatment for an enlarged prostate. With a high success rate of 85%, the ILY robot is expected to be used on hundreds of patients annually, with the potential for remote operation in the future.
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