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
Assessment
A new robotic tool gives Israeli surgeons a cleaner way to break up kidney stones, eliminating the splash that comes with current methods. Israel is one of only about 11 countries with access to this technology. For patients, this could mean less mess inside the body and potentially faster recovery. The next question is how quickly the technique will spread and whether it becomes standard care.