Urological conditions such as kidney stones, erectile dysfunction (ED), chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), or Induratio penis plastica (IPP, Peyronie’s disease) can significantly affect quality of life. Modern medical technologies provide gentle and effective treatment options, including Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT).
Since the first successful fragmentation of a kidney stone in 1980, shock wave therapy in urology has continuously evolved. During treatment, high-energy acoustic waves are generated outside the body and precisely transmitted through the skin into the affected tissue. The therapy is non-invasive, usually performed on an outpatient basis, and generally well tolerated.
Gentle treatment of kidney stones
In the treatment of kidney stones, shock waves are precisely focused on the stone. This causes it to fragment into small particles that can subsequently be passed naturally through the urinary tract. Extracorporeal Lithotripsy (SWL) is now an established and proven method for kidney stone treatment.
Further applications of shock wave therapy in urology
In addition to kidney stone treatment, Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is also used for functional and painful urological conditions:
- Erectile Dysfunction (ED):
Improvement of penile blood flow in vasculogenic erectile dysfunction. - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) in Men:
Relief of pain in the prostate and pelvic floor region and improvement of quality of life. - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS) in Women:
Reduction of chronic pain in the pelvic, vulvar, or perineal region and support of functional regeneration. - Induratio Penis Plastica (IPP):
Reduction of pain associated with Peyronie’s disease.
Depending on the condition, shock waves may enhance blood circulation, stimulate regenerative processes, or modulate pain mechanisms. The aim of therapy is to relieve symptoms in a targeted manner and sustainably support tissue function.
On the following pages, you will find detailed information about individual urological conditions and the respective treatment options using shock wave therapy.