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During a procedure known as laser lithotripsy, urologists use a small, video-guided laser to blast painful, potentially damaging kidney stones to smithereens. It's better for the patient if urologists ...

A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures ...

An overview of Pei Zhong’s work over the past several decades reveals how fundamental engineering research — often done far from the clinic — plays a critical role in shaping safer, more effective ...

Virtual reality (VR) brings kidney stone treatment to life, making procedures clearer, less stressful, and easing anxiety.