Even before birth, an obstructed urethra can cause a variety of issues in the unborn child, ranging from mild urinary problems to kidney failure. This highly variable disease is called LUTO (lower ...

Fetal lower urinary tract outflow obstruction may be associated with various developmental abnormalities. Lower urinary tract outflow obstruction may develop in a fetus from a number of pathologies, ...

The new guideline updates invasive and minimally invasive surgical techniques for male LUTS. The European Association of Urology (EAU) recently updated its guideline on the management of lower urinary ...

Men experiencing bothersome urinary symptoms should consult their urologist early. Based on prostate anatomy, symptom severity, and overall health, an appropriate treatment plan--including MISTs--can ...

Most UTIs affect the lower portion of the urinary tract, including the bladder, urethra, or prostate. If left untreated, a lower UTI can progress to the upper urinary tract, which may involve the ...

Your urinary tract includes the parts of your body that make urine and carry it out of your body. For men, those assigned male at birth, and anyone with a penis, these parts include your kidneys, ...

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of fetal vesico–amniotic shunt for lower urinary tract outflow obstruction does not appear adequate for this procedure to be used without special ...