“…In four lithotripsy was attempted, and in one was abandoned after 6 h and 45 minutes [ 8 ]. None of the other cases reporting lithotripsy documented the operating time [ 2 , 9 , [11] , [12] , [13] ] suggesting they may have been time intensive. Our mechanical approach allows for a more time efficient method which balances out anaesthetic risk and risk of prolonged surgery.…”