In a trial, more patients taking tamsulosin were able to tolerate placement of a large ureteral access sheath for kidney stone removal procedures. Preoperative administration of tamsulosin improves ...

In older children and adolescents, URS provides similar stone clearance to PCNL, but postoperative relief is not better. Ureteroscopy (URS) is as effective as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for ...

EndoTheia has completed the clinical trial of its FlexStone Basket, an independently steerable device, designed for kidney stone removal. This technology marks a significant advancement in urological ...

“About one in 10 people will have a kidney stone in their lifetime,” said Kyle Wood, M.D., associate professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Urology. “Most people have ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About a year ago, a test revealed that I had an 8-mm stone in my kidney. My kidney doctor was not worried about it. I have had no infections or symptoms, and I have normal kidney ...

While most kidney stones will pass without treatment, it’s important to discuss them with your doctor to avoid complications. An estimated 1 in 10 people will have a kidney stone diagnosis at least ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About a year ago, a test revealed that I had an 8-mm stone in my kidney. My kidney doctor was not worried about it. I have had no infections or symptoms, and I have normal kidney ...