Lithotripsy is a procedure that helps to break the process of urolithiasis. Urolithiasis is the process of forming stones in the kidney, bladder, and/or urethra. Kidney stones are a common cause of blood in the urine and pain in the abdomen, flank, or groin. Kidney stones occur in 1 in 20 people at some time in their life.
Lithotripsy is a procedure that uses shock wave to break up stones in the kidney, bladder, or ureter. After the procedure, the tiny pieces of stones pass out of rom the body by the help of urine.
Many parts of the world are now suffering from the stones disease which poses a major health hazard affecting 20% of the general population worldwide. In the U.S alone, up to 12% of men and 6% of women will develop urolithiasis at some point of life. In Thailand, the highest prevalence rate of 16.9% was reported in the Northeast provinces, while in Middle Eastern countries, the lifetime prevalence of kidney stone is even high.
Lithotripsy Devices Market: Drivers and Restraints
Presently, lithotripsy devices global market is driven by the aging population, technological advancement, increasing incidence of urolithiasis.
Lithotripsy devices market is driven by geriatric population, technological advancement, increasing incidence of urolithiasis, and growing number of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy procedures being performed. However, adverse effect of lithotripsy shock waves which can often result in hypertension, diabetes, and in some cases permanent loss of functional renal volume act as major barrier for this market.
Lithotripsy Devices Market: Segmentation
Lithotripsy devices global market is segmented into following types:
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy System
Intracorporeal Lithotripsy System
Laser Lithotripsy
Electrohydraulic Lithotripsy
Mechanical Lithotripsy
Ultrasonic Lithotripsy
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