Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS

For asymptomatic renal stones, Mathew D. Sorensen, MD, MS, FACS, said he believes Break Wave could meaningfully influence the long-standing debate between surveillance and early intervention.

Because Break Wave uses lower pressure levels, patient discomfort is minimal, allowing treatments to be performed without sedation.

Break Wave lithotripsy uses low-pressure, repeated pulses that generate standing stress waves within the stone.

The development of an ultrasonic stone propulsion system marks a significant advance in the treatment of kidney stones. This video explains how the system, which is still in development, is used to facilitate stone passage.