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Kidney stones are pieces of a stone or crystal-like material that form inside the kidneys. The causes, symptoms, and treatment depend on what type of kidney stones you have as well as size and symptoms.

We help you stay as healthy as possible while managing your kidney disease. Find out about all the programs available to you.

Bladder damage, bladder cancer may require a cystectomy: surgery to remove the bladder. Find out the side effects and procedure description.

Cystoscopy is an exam of the bladder. It is done with a special lighted scope, called a cystoscope. Learn more about getting this procedure at UVA Health.

Do you have kidney stones? Learn about extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy, a nonsurgical treatment for stones in the kidney and ureter.

A doctor guides robotic arms to do urologic surgery. This is done through several tiny “keyhole” incisions. Male Genital and Urinary Systems From top to ...

Hydronephrosis occurs when urine builds up in the kidneys and cannot drain out to the bladder. The kidneys swell from the excess urine. The condition may ...

Neurogenic bladder is abnormal bladder function caused by a nerve problem. The bladder may empty too often or at the wrong time (incontinence) or the bladder ...

Scar tissue in the urine channel (the path between the bladder and the end of the penis) can block the flow of urine. Urethroplasty removes or moves the tissue to enlarge the urine channel.

Urinary incontinence is the loss of voluntary bladder control leading to urine leakage. It can be temporary or long-lasting. Incontinence is a symptom, not a condition in and of itself.