Evidence-based resources for physicians involved in stone management and shockwave lithotripsy. Explore clinical articles, practical tips, protocol tools, and structured courses designed to support safer patient selection, better treatment planning, and optimized SWL outcomes.
CLINICAL TOOL
Protocol Generator
Create personalized SWL treatment protocols based on stone location, size, density, BMI, and patient-specific clinical factors.
Structured Learning for Modern Lithotripsy Practice.
Lithotripsy Academy courses translate decades of clinical experience into structured, practical education for physicians and operators performing shockwave lithotripsy.
Lithotripsy Academy is guided by international scientific leadership and built through hands-on experience in shockwave lithotripsy. Our mission is to transform complex clinical decisions into structured, practical education for physicians, operators, and patients.
Understanding kidney stones
Learn what kidney stones are, why they form, and when treatment may be needed.
Lithotripsy Academy is guided by international scientific leadership and built through hands-on experience in shockwave lithotripsy. Our mission is to transform complex clinical decisions into structured, practical education for physicians, operators, and patients.
Prof Kemal Sarica
Chair, Advisory Board
Scientific Leadership & Academic Guidance
Sameer Parmar
Founder and Course Director
Academy Development, Course Strategy & Training Operations
Mr Daron Smith
Advisory Board Member
International Faculty Development & Clinical Education Strategy
Dr Pankaj Maheshwari
Advisory Board Member
Scientific Publications & Evidence Review
Patient Support Tools.
Simple tools designed to help patients prepare, recover, and prevent future stones.
Hydration Calculator
Estimate your daily fluid target to support healthy urine flow and reduce the risk of stone recurrence.
Why hydration matters
Good hydration helps dilute the urine and lowers the concentration of stone-forming minerals. Use this calculator as a simple guide to understand how much fluid you may need each day based on your body and lifestyle.
Estimate the likelihood of a ureteric stone passing naturally based on stone size, location, and symptoms.
Understand your options
Some smaller ureteric stones may pass without surgery, while larger or impacted stones may need active treatment. This calculator helps patients understand when observation may be reasonable and when medical advice is important.
Estimate your risk of developing another kidney stone based on personal, dietary, and clinical risk factors.
Prevent stones before they return
Kidney stones can come back, especially when risk factors are not corrected. This calculator helps patients identify habits, medical conditions, and lifestyle factors that may increase recurrence risk and need preventive attention.
Identify how everyday food and drink choices may influence your risk of forming kidney stones.
Understand your options
Some smaller ureteric stones may pass without surgery, while larger or impacted stones may need active treatment. This calculator helps patients understand when observation may be reasonable and when medical advice is important.