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Overview of the Incidence, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Urinary Stones

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Michelle Semins, MD,Seth Bechis, MD

In this Urology Times UroView program, Dr Michelle Semins and Dr Seth Bechis discuss the evolving significance of intra-renal pressure monitoring in treating urinary stones, noting the rising prevalence of stones, the various treatment options available, and the increasing preference for ureteroscopy due to technological advancements.

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