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Condition
What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
Condition
Many men experience pain in the pelvis at some point in their life. Common symptoms may include difficult, painful, or frequent urination; pain in the area of the bladder, groin, anus, and abdomen; inability to obtain an erection or pain during …
Condition
Stones may form in the bladder when the bladder is not emptied completely. This can be due to nerve damage that impairs a patient’s ability to urinate, recurrent urinary tract infections, or an enlarged prostate. The resulting stones may or may not be …
Treatment
Comprehensive Pediatric Stone Center Kidney stones in children require specialized care since children with kidney, ureteral, and bladder stones have different needs than adults. The department of Urology at UCSF offers a comprehensive pediatric stone …