What is it?

A thin, hollow tube placed inside the ureter during surgery to ensure drainage ofurine from the kidney into the bladder.

Glossary for Kidney and Ureteral Stones

A stone is a hard, solid mass that can form in the gallbladder, bladder, and kidneys.

People often associate kidney and ureteral stones with pain. However, symptoms can vary from severe pain to no pain at all,

This leaflet describes the different treatment options which you can discuss with your doctor.

Some patients who have had kidney or ureteral stones may form more stones in the future.

If you have a high risk of forming more stones your doctor will do a metabolic evaluation.

Glossary of terms Benign Prostatic Enlargement (BPE)

The prostate is a gland located in the lower urinary tract, under the bladder and around the urethra. Only men have a prostate.

Benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) can affect the way you normally urinate. 

The urologist will closely observe your condition over the following months or years and will start active treatment when needed. This is called watchful waiting.

This section describes different drug treatments, which you should discuss with your doctor.

This section describes different treatment options, which you should discuss with your doctor.

Many men with BPE have to deal with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) as they grow older. For some, this causes a lot of unhappiness and bother, while others experience only mild discomfort.

Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions about BPE.

Glossary of terms Overactive Bladder Symptoms (OAB)

How often you urinate depends on many factors, but in particular on how much you drink. Most people urinate less than 8 times during the day and either not at all or once during the night.

The doctor does a series of tests to understand what causes your symptoms. This is called a diagnosis. Overactive bladder symptoms (OAB) can point to other conditions. Part of the diagnosis is ruling out other possible explanations for the symptoms, such as urinary infection or diabetes.

The symptoms of overactive bladder are often bothersome but not life-threatening. OAB symptoms can last for a long time and there is no simple cure. There are various treatment options available. In most cases, self-management is offered as the first step of treatment. It is common to try different treatment options to figure out which one works best in your individual situation. You can discuss this with your doctor.

In about one third of people, self-management of overactive bladder symptoms does not work (See Self-management of OAB). If self-management measures did not improve your symptoms, your doctor may suggest drug treatment. This section describes different groups of drugs. Together with your doctor you can decide which approach is best for you.

Sometimes the drugs your doctor prescribed do not improve your overactive bladder symptoms (OAB). In these cases, other treatment options are available. Together with your doctor you can decide which approach is best for you.

Although overactive bladder symptoms (OAB) are not life-threatening, they usually have a negative impact on your quality of life. Different people cope differently with their symptoms and the possible side effects of treatment. Your personal preferences and values and the impact of OAB symptoms on your life should not be underestimated.