Method for operating a lithotripsy instrument comprises producing a shock wave using a shock wave source, locating a concrement using an image-forming device and determining the position of the shock wave source

摘要

Method for operating a lithotripsy instrument comprises producing a shock wave using a shock wave source (2), locating a concrement (K) using an image-forming device (8) and determining the position of the shock wave source in a coordinate system assigned to the image-forming device using a navigation system (20). An independent claim is also included for a lithotripsy instrument with a shock wave source and an image-forming device. Preferred Features: The navigation system comprises a base module arranged on the image-forming device. The base module is arranged on an X-ray receiver (12). The navigation system is a magnetic navigation system.