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.

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 ...

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 ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia—Ureteral stents are not associated with an increased risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) following renal transplantation, according to new findings presented at the 48 th ...

Memokath 051 Ureter stent is a biocompatible, thermo-expandable, nickel-titanium alloy ureteric stent. It is intended as an alternative to conventional ureteric stents for people with benign or ...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared a convertible stent that allows an interventional radiologist to treat ureteral obstructions in a single procedure. The ConvertX nephroureteral ...