New robot helps Israeli surgeons crush kidney stones without the splash

Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem is the first Israeli hospital to use the ILY robot, a French-developed system that crushes kidney stones via wireless remote control and laser. The robot provides precise, stable control of the uroscope, allowing surgeons to operate from a comfortable, ergonomic position while reducing radiation exposure and physical strain. The procedure takes 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, with an 85% success rate and swift recovery.

Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem has become the first hospital in Israel to deploy the ILY robot, a French-developed system that crushes kidney stones using a wireless remote control and laser. The robot provides precise, stable control of the uroscope, allowing surgeons to operate from a comfortable, ergonomic position while reducing radiation exposure and physical strain. The procedure takes 20 minutes to 1.5 hours, with an 85% success rate and swift recovery. The hospital expects to treat 800-900 patients annually, with costs covered by health funds. The article notes that kidney stones affect about 10% of the global population, with higher rates in hot climates due to dehydration. The technology was developed by STERLAB in collaboration with leading research institutions.