This study highlights the first successful cases of robot-assisted kidney transplantation following cystectomy, paving the ...

It was there that a biopsy uncovered the truth: Armando had Stage 4 metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC), also known as advanced bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is a serious, challenging disease ...

A ureteral stent is a flexible plastic tube for insertion into the ureter to treat or prevent blockages that impede urine flow from the kidney to the bladder, such as kidney stones. Once the ...

Overactive bladder (OAB) is typically not painful, but it can cause significant discomfort and a sudden, strong urge to urinate. OAB causes sudden, involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle ...

Bladder cancer can be curable, and the likelihood of cure is higher if it is diagnosed at an early stage. Without treatment, bladder cancer does not go away on its own, and treatment is associated ...

Stents and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) treat blocked arteries and coronary artery disease (CAD). Stents are a less invasive option, while CABG is a major surgery. Your healthcare provider ...

A patient suffering from this condition always feels that his/her bladder is always feeling full and pushes you to visit the washroom in very small gaps. While it is normal to occasionally wake up ...

But when you have overactive bladder (OAB), a condition where you suddenly need to pee, often eight or more times a day, it’s even more urgent. Travel can be harder with OAB, but it’s not ...

Too much water or other fluid Overfills the bladder. Drink no more than 2 liters (about 2 quarts) of fluid a day. Drink most fluids during the daytime and limit fluids in the evening. Causes ...

The RELIEF ureteral stent is the first FDA-cleared stent for vesicoureteral reflux prevention in the US. The stent's design minimizes bladder spasms and reflux, improving patient comfort compared to ...

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) and overactive bladder (OAB) are two distinct but related conditions that affect the bladder and can significantly affect quality of life. IC is also referred to as ...