Q: What are kidney stones, and how do I prevent them? Kidney stones are common, impacting approximately one in five men and ...

Small kidney stones are easily removed, but if the stone is large, surgery may be necessary. Let us tell you which surgery to ...

Over the past few months, country music legend Dolly Parton has missed attending a few events, causing her fans to worry about her health. Here's what we know.

Millions suffer from agonizing kidney stones, with a high recurrence rate. Understanding the four types—calcium, struvite, uric acid, and cystine—is key. Early recognition of symptoms like severe back ...

ABSTRACT: Renal calculi represent a common urological condition, with retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) emerging as the primary treatment modality due to its minimally invasive nature and high ...

Abstract: Determining the type of kidney stones is crucial for prescribing appropriate treatments to prevent recurrence. Currently, various approaches exist to identify the type of kidney stones.

Kevin Koo, MD, MPH, discusses a recent study on the utility of a digital stone measurement tool for ureteroscopy. A recent study published in Urology suggests that the ability to take stone ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Stone clearance was similar across both studies, regardless of procedure. Patients who underwent shockwave ...

Shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for pediatric patients leads to less pain and fewer abnormal urinary symptoms after recovery than the widely used ureteroscopy (URS) procedure, according to research ...