Bladder stones and kidney stones are both composed of the same concentrated minerals, but they are not the same. They are located in different parts of the body and often have different symptoms.

Bladder stones and kidney stones are two common urinary problems that often get confused because both involve hard mineral deposits forming in the urinary system. However, they are not the same ...

Urinary stents, sometimes called ureteral stents, hold the ureter open so urine can drain as usual. The ureter connects the bladder and kidneys. Urinary stents are typically placed temporarily for ...

CLEVELAND -- A new urinary stent invented by Lee Ponsky, MD, Chair of the Department of Urology and the Leo & Charlotte Goldberg Chair in Advanced Surgical Therapies at University Hospitals (UH) in ...

“Many patients assume all urinary stones are the same, but kidney stones and bladder stones behave differently and require different treatment strategies,” he explains. Knowing how each type forms, ...