Kidney Stones

Stone Re-Treatment More Likely With Shock Wave Lithotripsy

Publish Date July 7, 2020

Compared with ureteroscopy for kidney and ureteral stones, shock wave lithotripsy is significantly associated with 20% increased odds of re-treatment, a study found.

AUA Releases Updated Guidelines on Microhematuria, BPH-Related LUTS

Publish Date June 26, 2020

The new guidance aims to support urologists and other clinicians in providing evidence-based care to their patients.

Kidney Stones Linked to Elevated Glucose in Men

Publish Date June 24, 2020

Elevated glucose levels, even within the nondiabetic range, are associated with an increased risk of kidney stones in men, but not women, a study found.

Acute Kidney Injury Linked to Lower Kidney Stone Risk

Publish Date June 9, 2020

In a propensity score matched analysis, patients with a history of acute kidney injury (AKI) had a significant 43% lower risk of kidney stones than those who never experienced AKI.

Impact of Nutrition on Urologic and Renal Diseases

Publish Date May 20, 2020

By watching what they eat and drink, patients can control such common problems as overactive bladder, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis, and chronic kidney disease.

Water Irrigant Safe in Uncomplicated Ureteroscopy

Publish Date March 17, 2020

In a double-blinded study, rates of hyponatremia, hypo-osmolality, and hypothermia did not differ significantly between groups receiving water vs saline irrigation for uncomplicated ureteroscopy.

Some Procedures for Lower Pole Stones Better Than Others

Publish Date March 16, 2020

In a meta-analysis, stone-free rates were higher after percutaneous nephrolithotomy and retrograde intrarenal surgery than after shock wave lithotripsy for 1 to 2 cm lower pole stones.

Minimally Invasive Surgery for Larger Kidney Stones Offers Similar Outcomes

Publish Date March 9, 2020

Minimally invasive and standard endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery for kidney stones are associated with similar stone-free and perioperative complications rates, a study found.

Frailty Ups Urinary Stone Risk in Diabetics

Publish Date February 6, 2020

New findings suggest that it may be possible to direct interventions toward frailty to ameliorate urolithiasis risk in patients with diabetes.

Kidney Stone Formers Have Worse PCI Outcomes

Publish Date November 18, 2019

A history of kidney stones among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention is associated with higher in-hospital mortality and 1- and 3-year myocardial infarctions risks.