Application of rowatinex in the perioperative period in the extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy

: Despite the high efficacy and safety of ESWL used to disintegrate stones in pyelocaliceal system and upper ureter, the issue of further reduction of the risk of complications of this procedure remains unresolved. The inclusion ofphytopreparations with anti-inflammatory and lithokinetic properties in the scheme of perioperative treatment is one of the ways for prevent complications of ESWL. The effect of the drug Rowatinex on the process of discharge of calculi fragments after ESWL is evaluated. The frequency and intensity of qualitative changes of urine after appointment this drug were assessed. It is concluded that Rowatinex has positive impact on the final result of ESWL in the case of its inclusion in the complex medical treatment, which manifests in terms of reducing the time of discharge of fragments, mitigation of subjective symptoms, as well as reducing the frequency of subclinical bacteriuria and severe complications.