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The Stent Survival Guide
The use of stents for kidney stones is on the rise. But are they necessary? More importantly, how does a stent feel once it’s in…
American Urological Association (AUA) Guidelines for the Treatment of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are a common and costly disease affecting roughly 15% of the global population and rising. Direct and indirect treatment costs have been estimated…
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for Kidney Stones
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) was first described in 1976 as an operative technique for removing kidney stones through a percutaneous nephrostomy tract that involves an incision…
Ureteroscopy for the Treatment of Kidney Stones
Ureteroscopy has evolved to be one of the primary treatment options for kidney stones since its introduction in 1964. The advancement in laser technology has…
Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) for Kidney Stones
Shockwave Lithotripsy (SWL) was first used to treat kidney stones in 1980. This treatment modality uses sound waves to break apart kidney stones so that…