Tips and Tricks for Managing Stones in the Complex Patient

Colin E. Kleinguetl, MD, presented “Tips and Tricks for Managing Stones in the Complex Patient” at the 11th Urology Today conference on October 27, 2023.

How to cite: Kleinguetl, Colin E E. “Tips and Tricks for Managing Stones in the Complex Patient.” October 2023. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/tips-and-tricks-for-managing-stones-in-the-complex-patient

Tips and Tricks for Managing Stones in the Complex Patient – Summary

Colin E. Kleinguetl, MD, presents guidance and strategies for kidney stone management in chronically infected and pregnant patients. He begins by discussing challenges to managing kidney stones in the pregnant patient, including:

• The weaknesses of kidney stone imaging options 
• The pros and cons of radiation during diagnosis
• The importance of working with the patient’s OBGYN during treatment
• The treatment options available to pregnant kidney stone patients

Dr. Kleinguetl concludes by turning to patients with chronic UTIs, acknowledging the circular relationship between recurrent/persistent UTI and kidney stone disease. He then addresses common causes of stones in chronically infected patients and effective treatment options depending on the cause of the infection.

About The 11th Urology Today Conference:

Presented by chair Ryan P. Terlecki, MD, FACS, the 11th Urology Today conference was designed to keep urologists, urologic oncologists, and other healthcare providers educated on the most pertinent issues in urology practices. Areas of focus included urologic oncology, men’s health and reconstruction, female urology, pediatric urology, kidney stones and related conditions, and methods of providing the best care amidst the required logistics of the business side of medicine.

For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.