Kidney/Ureter Information
- Kidney Stones
- Stones may form in the kidneys, occasionally blocking urine drainage and causing pain.
- Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy
- A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a surgical procedure to remove kidney stones through “keyhole” incision.
- Renal Colic
- A kidney stone may cause severe pain requiring urgent medical attention.
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones
- Kidney stones are crystalline particles that form in the urine, often producing pain when they obstruct urine drainage from a kidney. The suspicion of a kidney stone is confirmed with imaging studies including X-ray, ultrasound or CT scan.
- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction
- A ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a partial blockage of the drainage system of the kidney
- Ureteroscopy
- Ureteroscopy allows the visual examination of the kidney drainage system, which is often necessary during the investigation and treatment of various problems of these structures.