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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 …
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Kidney stones form when substances that are normally dissolved in the urine concentrate together and aggregate into stones. Kidney stones affect over 40 million Americans every year. They can cause severe pain and often require visits to the emergency …
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What does the kidney do? Kidneys are organs with many functions. One responsibility the kidneys have is controlling the levels of water and minerals in the blood. To do this, the kidneys produce urine that then travels to the bladder through tubes known …
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… in a fistula include the small intestine, colon, rectum, female reproductive organs, or the skin. Repair of a fistula …
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… placed in the scrotum in males or labia majora in females) and fluid is pumped from the “donut” to the … thus preventing leakage. Prosthetic devices for erectile dysfunction include malleable, two-piece inflatable, and … in men who have failed medical therapies for erectile dysfunction. The appropriate device is tailored toward …
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Injury to the genitalia is generally associated with major body trauma, but can also be an isolated event. Even management of superficial injuries to the penile skin and scrotum can be challenging, and reconstruction of entire organs even more so. The …
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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 …
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At UCSF, your dedicated team of Endourologists are actively engaged in clinical trials and research to advance understanding and develop novel treatment options to improve outcomes and quality of life for people with bladder stones, kidney stones, bph, …
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… and urinary tract, gender-affirming surgery, erectile dysfunction, male fertility, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction. Each day through leadership and … CLINICS Kidney stones and urinary stone disease Female bladder and pelvic health Male sexual and …