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 ...

Outpatient percutaneous nephrostomy may be preferable for patients capable of self-care who want fewer urinary symptoms. Urinary decompression is comparable with percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) vs JJ ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists are highly trained and experienced in a full range of surgical procedures for kidney stone removal, in addition to non-surgical care. We also have the ...

Our urologists at University of Utah Health offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with kidney stones. We are here to help you find relief quickly and effectively. We also have a ...

A new clinical trial could lead to better care for patients with cancer and kidney stones. Researchers are testing an improved urinary stent, designed at the University of Southampton, which promises ...

When a ureteral stent fails, pressure can quietly build inside the kidney long before clinical symptoms. A new device called UroSleeve aims to enable earlier detection by turning a standard stent into ...