News & Media

November, 2007

FATIMA HOSPITAL OFFERS NEW RELIEF FOR KIDNEY STONES

Fatima Hospital is now offering patients access to the most advanced treatment for kidney and ureteral stones. The hospital has recently acquired the Storz SLX-F2 Lithotripter, a state of the art diagnostic and therapeutic system. It is the only equipment of its kind in Rhode Island and southeastern New England.

Available on an outpatient basis, this technology works in less than half the time of other devices. It requires less anesthesiology and often results in minimal side effects, less discomfort and a faster recovery period.

Lithotripsy is a non-invasive procedure using shock wave pressure pulses for breaking up kidney stones into smaller pieces so they can pass easily through the ureters or the cystic duct.

"This new modality has significant benefits to physicians and patients including higher success rates when it comes to treating stones," said Dr. Vincent Zizza, a member of the hospital's division of urology. "I'm impressed with the equipment's superior visibility and stone identification which means safer and more efficient patient outcomes." He added that his patients have a high level of satisfaction with Fatima's extensive lithotripsy service.

For the name of a urologist associated with Fatima Hospital or for more information on the lithotripsy service, contact 456-DOCS or visit www.fatimahospital.com/Find A Doctor