For an emergency in which the pelvic bones are broken or the urethra is torn, a first step is to insert a suprapubic tube (SPT). This is a tube placed in the bladder through a cut below the …

Kidney (renal) trauma is when a kidney is injured by an outside force. Your kidneys are guarded by your back muscles and rib cage. But, injuries can happen as a result of blunt trauma or …

It is called vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) when urine flows backwards from the bladder up towards the kidney. If urine flows the wrong way to reach the kidneys, it can give a free ride for bacteria …

Apr 25, 2018 · Once the stone is seen, a laser fiber is used to transmit Holmium energy to break up your kidney stones. The surgeon removes some pieces through the urethra with a small …

Ureteroscopy (URS) is used to treat stones in the kidney and ureter. URS involves passing a very small telescope, called an ureteroscope, into the bladder, up the ureter and into the kidney.

Even if you are taking steps to prevent kidney stones, one may cause pain while you’re traveling. Non-narcotic medicine should work but you may want to talk with your doctor about how to …

Kidney stones can start small but can grow larger in size, even filling the inner hollow structures of the kidney. Some stones stay in the kidney, and do not cause any problems. Sometimes, the …

An imaging test is done before surgery to make sure the stone(s) hasn’t moved or passed. WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SURGERIES AVAILABLE TO REMOVE A STONE? Shock …

Symptoms The symptoms of neurogenic bladder differ from person to person. They also depend on the type of nerve damage the person has. Symptoms may include urinary tract infections, …

Ureteroscopy, used to treat stones in the kidney and ureter. The procedure involves passing a very small telescope, called an ureteroscope, into the bladder, up the ureter and into the …