The first, installed in 1985, has treated over 15,000 patients so far. The second, the Piezo-electric lithotripter, has the added advantage of using ultrasound and x-ray guidance, enabling treatment of stones which were previously inaccessible.
Lithotripsy |
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| Years | No. of Patients | Years | No. of Patients |
| 1999 | 2,878 | 2005 | 2,968 |
| 2000 | 3,196 | 2006 | 3,725 |
| 2001 | 3,403 | 2007 | 3,609 |
| 2002 | 3,464 | 2008 | 3,731 |
| 2003 | 3,764 | 2009 | 4,246 |
| 2004 | 3,844 | 2010 | 4,138 |