Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent an operation to remove a bladder stone on Friday, the government said, the latest in a series of health issues for the far-right leader. Bolsonaro ...

“It's a very invasive surgery that has significant risks ... raising the risk of urinary tract infections and bladder stone formation. To clear the excess mucus, patients must routinely ...

We may also place a stent in your ureter (tube between your bladder and kidney) up to a few weeks prior to your surgery. This stent, which is completely internal, allows your ureter to dilate or ...

Small bladder stones can easily be fragmented by using endoscopic instruments. Larger stones may need open surgery.” Also read | Why one type of chemotherapy works best in bladder cancer ...