Kidney stones
Our researchers are investigating all aspects of kidney stones. This includes why these stones form, how they damage the kidneys, and potential new treatments in addition to existing options of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), ureteroscopy with laser fragmentation of stones, and percutaneous nephrolithotomy.
Our research includes both clinical and basic science research, with a goal of quickly translating new findings into effective treatments.
Areas of research in kidney stones include:
- Urinary stone disease pathophysiology and prevention. Studying cellular and inflammatory mechanisms underlying urinary stone disease, with the goal of identifying modifiable risk factors, advancing novel therapeutic targets and informing preventive strategies.
- Predicting kidney stone composition using radiographic appearance to help choose between shock wave lithotripsy and percutaneous and endoscopic procedures.
- Evaluating optimal use of ureteral stents after kidney and ureteral stone treatment.
- Risk factors for developing candidemia in adults after endoscopic and image-guided urologic procedures.
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