A single dose of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) before ureteric stent removal can prevent severe pain afterwards, a study found. In a prospective double-blind study, a team led by ...

Synchronous metastatic disease is characterized by the presence of metastatic lesions, in addition to the primary tumor, at diagnosis. The optimal duration of antibiotic prophylaxis is still unknown.

Pediatric patients did not experience a significant difference in pain levels following ureteral stent removal between those who took a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine before the procedure ...

Forgotten stents are a urological challenge, responsible for both patient morbidity and considerable cost to the health-care system. Two new studies from a research group in Turkey describe attempts ...

As we strive to practice evidence-based medicine, using sophisticated analytical methods to guide our clinical decisions is alluring. Clinicians must, however, be fully aware of the influence of ...

Oct. 4, 2002 — Ureteroscopy with holmium laser lithotripsy is a safe and effective approach to the treatment of ureteral stones during all stages of pregnancy, according to the results of a study ...