Older patients are more likely to have complications after kidney stone surgery when the procedure takes longer than about 95 minutes, a study shows.

A Springfield woman says she has spent nine months living with a kidney drainage bag while struggling to find a provider who ...

Health Chosun summarized the case of a woman in her 30s who, after surgery for an approximately 4cm kidney stone, suffered massive bleeding and, as diagnosis and treatment were delayed, died of ...

Nurses at Johns Hopkins Nursing utilized a checklist for the chemotherapy gel administration via nephrostomy tube in patients with urothelial cancer. A clinical team at Johns Hopkins Nursing developed ...

Outpatient percutaneous nephrostomy may be preferable for patients capable of self-care who want fewer urinary symptoms. Urinary decompression is comparable with percutaneous nephrostomy (PCN) vs JJ ...

DUSSELDORF, Germany, Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cathetrix, a pioneering developer of smart catheter stabilization devices, will present two breakthrough innovations at MEDICA 2025 (November 17–20, ...

Secondary outcomes included subsequent chemotherapy or surgery and direct complications of nephrostomy. Results 10 932 patients were identified: 58.0% were male, 51.0% were >70 years old and 57.7% had ...

The following is a summary of “Effect of nephrostomy sheath size on renal pelvic pressure during endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery: artificial kidney model study,” published in the April 2024 ...

Blood loss is one of many situations that can cause anemia. Surgery involves blood loss. If you have anemia and undergo surgery, you may be at risk for serious complications. Anemia is a condition in ...

There are some restrictions after cataract surgery, such as keeping your eye covered and dry, not driving, and avoiding dust. Within a few days or weeks, you’ll likely be back to your typical ...