What Are Kidney Stones?
Kidney stones are a common and painful condition caused by crystals forming in the urinary tract. We successfully diagnose and manage kidney stones and recommend beneficial lifestyle and dietary changes. Surgery is required for obstructing stones. We perform the latest procedures for kidney stone removal, including:
- Ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy
- Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
- Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Nephrology Metabolic Evaluation
For patients with a history of kidney stones, nephrologists at UConn Health may suggest a metabolic evaluation, which is a series of blood and urine tests to determine the cause of your stones. The goal of this treatment is to prevent further stone development and growth of existing stones.
Urology Specialists
Our urologists can diagnose and treat kidney stones and also discuss lifestyle and dietary changes to lessen the chances of recurrence. For large or stubborn stones, surgery may be required. Our urologists are highly trained in the latest procedures for kidney stone removal including extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, a noninvasive procedure that uses shock waves to break up the stone, percutaneous nephrolithotomy, a minimally invasive surgery to remove the stones through a tiny incision, and ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, shock wave treatment done with a scope.