Kidney stone disease (KSD) is one of the most common urological conditions worldwide, and its prevalence is steadily rising. Traditionally considered more common in men, a study published by the ...

From 2007-2008 to 2017-2020, the prevalence of kidney stones among women in the United States increased significantly from 6.5% to 9.1%, while remaining stable among men. Kidney stone prevalence is ...

Kidney stones are notoriously painful—and they are becoming more common, especially in women. Once thought to mainly affect middle-aged men, kidney stones now impact 1 in 12 women during their ...

In older children and adolescents, URS provides similar stone clearance to PCNL, but postoperative relief is not better. Ureteroscopy (URS) is as effective as percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for ...

If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, you know how painful and debilitating it can be. A sharp, stabbing pain in your lower abdomen. A dull ache spreading from your lower back to your groin. Intense ...

Over half a million Americans rush to emergency rooms each year clutching their sides in agony, victims of a condition that’s been described as more painful than childbirth: kidney stones. These tiny ...