Stanford University has unveiled a ureteroscopy-compatible device that magnetizes and retrieves kidney stone fragments with a ...

During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially ...

Kidney stones are a common condition in the U.S. – about 1 in 10 Americans get them. Passing a kidney stone can be quite painful. It can cause severe, sharp pain in the side and back, below the rib, ...

SEATTLE (KOMO) — A potentially revolutionary medical procedure for those with kidney stones will soon be offered at the University of Washington (UW) after more than two decades of research. It's ...

kidney stone bladder stone assorted against ruler The goal of burst wave lithotripsy is to provide a noninvasive, 30-minute treatment in the clinic without the need for anesthesia, according to ...

Not all kidney stones require surgery. Dr Aakil Khan, Consultant Urologist at KIMS Hospitals Thane, explains how doctors ...

An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy (BWL) may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies ...

The Break Wave system for extracorporeal lithotripsy via ultrasound showed early efficacy with minimal anesthesia in a pilot trial. In a separate trial, ultrasonic propulsion repositioned and ...

Engineers and urologists from UChicago and Duke developed a saline solution containing dark nanoparticles to dramatically ...

Off-the-shelf power supplies for lithotripsy systems can save months of development time if you select the right option early enough.

An Orlando urologist was performing kidney stone procedures that were not medically necessary and was taking millions of dollars in kickbacks from a local outpatient surgery center, according to a ...

Have you had your water today? Well, you should, because your kidneys need it. About 10% of people will get kidney stones at some point in their lives. More than half a million people every year are ...