24-Hour Urine Collection for Kidney Stone Prevention However, higher stone-free rates were found with laparoscopic ureterolithotomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Ureterolithotripsy (URS) should be ...

Initially, we compared immunohistochemical staining of FF and FFPE tissue. The evaluation of FF tissue staining results was limited due to the fact that urothelial cells detached from muscle tissue.

Use of shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) for proximal ureteral stones can be expanded to stones up to 15 mm in diameter with acceptable success rates, researchers conclude. Investigators at Shaheed ...

A new Guideline for the Management of Ureteral Calculi has been released. One of the biggest changes in this document is the shift in indications for ureteroscopy. The American Urological ...

Both percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) and laparoscopic ureterolithotomy (LU) are effective treatment options for large proximal ureteral stones. To perform a meta-analysis on this topic to assess ...

Results of two large randomized controlled trials have challenged the use of medical expulsive therapy for the management of ureteral calculi. A new trial now shows that tamsulosin is effective in ...

Background A 59-year-old man was admitted to hospital for investigation of a 1-year history of intermittent hematuria. He had undergone ileal ureteral replacement for left renal stones 36 years ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 76-year-old male who was recently diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma of the ureter, but I had no history of smoking or occupational exposure to chemicals, plastics, ...

The analysis of prostaglandin receptor expression profiles in obstructed human ureters plays an important role in the attempt to implement new therapy strategies with better efficiency and reduced ...