If you’re looking for further information, the following leaflets are produced by the BAUS (British Association of Urological Surgeons) and are a very useful resource.
Diet and kidney stones
Dietary advice to help prevent further stone formation.
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Stent advice
Useful information for patients who have had a ureteric stent.
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ESWL
Information for patients undergoing Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy (ESWL).
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Ureteric stent insertion
What to expect when you have a ureteric stent procedure.
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Ureteroscopy
What to expect when you have a ureteroscopy to remove kidney stones.
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PCNL
A guide for patients having Percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of larger kidney stones.
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Cystoscopy
A guide for patients having a cystoscopy to examine the inside of your bladder.
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