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Back to Stent Basics with Dr. Palese

Did you know a camera has to be inserted into your body for stent placement and removal?! Sure sounds gnarly, but there’s no need

Treatments 3 mins

MET, ESWL, URS or PCNL – how do doctors determine which is the best treatment option for your kidney stone?

Treatments 3 mins

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is a long, scary-sounding name for a kidney stone procedure, but don’t be intimidated!

Treatments 2 mins

Nearly every kidney stone patient has heard of stents and the kidney stone treatment they’re most associated with: ureteroscopy.

Treatments 3 mins

Going for your first ESWL treatment can be unnerving. What should you do to prepare for it? Is it going to hurt? Don’t worry

Treatments 2 mins

Confused about why you were diagnosed with a kidney stone but got sent home with only oral medication? That’s medical expulsive therapy (MET), a

Pain Management 3 mins

Opioids or NSAIDs, that is the question. Everybody has different levels of pain tolerance, and it is important that you get the pain relief

Expert Opinion 2 mins

No matter how many stones you’ve had, the thought of getting an infection after a kidney stone treatment can be scary. How can we

Lifestyle 3 mins

While cutting calcium entirely from your diet may seem like the most logical step to make, it can actually hinder your attempts to prevent