Ureteral stents are widely used to relieve obstruction and protect kidney function, but they can also become blocked, ...

Have you heard of ureteral stents? They are devices used in urological surgery. PubMed Central (Central European Journal of Urology) notes that its main objective is to allow passage of urine and ...

Pat O'Neal knew quite a bit about hospitals and health care. He worked as director of outreach at Primary Children's Hospital, then in outreach services at Intermountain Healthcare for many years.

Vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) is a condition of reverse urine flow. It can improve with time, but some people do require urinary reflux surgery. Your kidneys filter your blood and send urine to your ...

Lower urinary tract injury following gastrointestinal surgery has increased, according to a review of data in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database. According to Renal & Urology News, researchers ...

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 ...

When a ureteral stent fails, pressure can quietly build inside the kidney long before clinical symptoms. A new device called ...