Obstructive ureteral stones are treated by ureteroscopy or extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Although lithotripsy is more common, success rates vary according to the stones' location.

Infusion pumps are commonly used in hospitals to deliver fluids to patients during surgery. However, many of the current ...

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) has traditionally been associated with a hospital stay of several days. In recent years, ...

Stent omission after ureteroscopy for a small uncomplicated renal stone appears safe and preferable for patients. Stent omission after ureteroscopy, even with the use of a ureteral access sheath ...

This is the first randomized trial directly comparing pulse-modulated Holmium:YAG laser and thulium fiber laser treatment of kidney stones during ureteroscopy.

The ureteroscopy went smoothly and took 45 minutes, using laser lithotripsy to remove a stone 1cm by 0.5cm, the hospital said, adding that surgery was necessary, as it would have been difficult to ...